For so many of us who grew up captivated by the strange, haunting world of Twin Peaks, the Log Lady was a mystery, a messenger, and somehow—comforting. But what we didn’t always know was that the actress who played her, Catherine Coulson, was so much more than her role. She was a beloved collaborator of David Lynch, one of the earliest female camera assistants in Hollywood, and someone whose quiet presence left a deep impression on everyone she worked with.
A new documentary titledI KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY is more than a portrait of a beloved character—it’s a revealing and heartfelt exploration of the woman behind the legend. Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and stories from those who knew her best, this film traces Coulson’s singular journey from the sets of avant-garde student films, her prolific career as a stage actress, to the heart of one of television’s most enigmatic creations.
At once a celebration and an act of remembrance, this documentary captures the spirit of a true original—someone who, like her famous counterpart, saw things most of us couldn’t and never stopped quietly guiding us toward something deeper, stranger, and more profound.
Join us with director Richard Green as we sit down with him to discuss his film, I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY, on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now…