Cracking the Celluloid Ceiling: Women in Film and Television

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Cracking the Celluloid Ceiling: Women in Film and Television

March 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

League of Women Voters of Naperville Monthly Ideas Forum Meeting

It’s Movie Night for our March Ideas Forum

Grab a bowl of popcorn and join our discussion of the documentary This Changes Everything, which takes a deep look at gender disparity in Hollywood through the eyes of well-known actresses and female filmmakers.  We invite everyone to join the conversation.

Features: Geena Davis, Shonda Rimes, Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Tracy Ellis Ross, Natalie Portman, Chloe Grace Moretz, and more!

Watching the movie is not required, but it will add to the conversation.

This Changes Everything, 97 minutes

Available on:

  • Netflix
  • Kanopy (Naperville Public Library)
  • Hoopla (Naperville Public Library)
  • DVD (Naperville Public Library)

Joining the discussion will be Suzanne Chod of North Central College. Suzanne teaches classes in American political institutions, parties, campaigns and elections, as well as courses focused on women in American politics and research methods. She is currently the Coordinator of the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and a member of the President’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.

Register today!

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Details

Date:
March 8, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://rebrand.ly/marchideas

Venue

Zoom Meeting