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One day Josephin realizes that she doesn’t have a son, that he had never existed – but that her kid, is a daughter. It becomes clear to her that she will have to break new ground to see her daughter grow up happily. The documentary GIRL-HEARTED portrays young Nori and her mother’s conflict of enabling her daughter a life worth living out of the norm. A film about being a girl.
“Out of Plastic” is a documentary film that sets out to explore the obscure depths of plastics in the Mediterranean. The film is set in the Balearic Islands, and offers viewers a moment to reflect on the profound presence of plastic in our lives and in our natural environment. The film also offers sweeping landscapes and mystic ocean depths – the point-of-encounter between man and nature – and intends to demonstrate how our over consumption of single-use plastic has tipped the scales, to the detriment of nature, and ultimately ourselves.
This month we are not only featuring a film by a female Afghan filmmaker, but we are also sending all donations to help women on the ground in Afghanistan at this horrific time. Please enjoy the film and consider sending some love their way.
Based on the true story of Ifrah Ahmed, who—having been circumcized at eight, raped at twelve, and escaped war-torn Somalia—has emerged as one of the world’s foremost international activists against the gender-based violence of FGM/C.
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With the short but powerful film ‘(UN)DIVIDED‘, you are invited to reflect on and discover the tremendous power of dialogue for mutual understanding that overcomes differences and even hatred.
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Featuring shocking, never-before-seen law enforcement video surrendered by a disgraced officer, End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock is the incredible story of the indigenous women who establish a peaceful camp in protest of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline construction that desecrated ancient burial and prayer sites and threatens their land, water, and very existence.
STREAMING 4/22
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In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on the status quo in campaigns that promise to reshape local politics on their own terms. Equal parts personal and political, REPRESENT follows women on both sides of the aisle who share the singular goal of improving their community through public service
Directed by Hillary Bachelder, the documentary Represent ( STREAMING 3/19) is part of the 49%’s Feminist Film Club, presenting films for, by and about women every month.
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In the Prince Edward district of Hong Kong, there is a shopping mall known for bridal shops and wedding decorations. Fong works in one such bridal shop. She has been with Edward, the owner of a wedding photography shop, for years. Fong must sort out the sham marriage that she was paid to take part in years ago before she can get married for real.
Directed by Norris Wong, My Prince Edward ( STREAMING 1/28) is the first screening of the 49%’s Feminist Film Club, presenting films for, by and about women every month.
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To mark International Day of the Girl in October, join us for an online screening of the powerful film ‘Brave Girls’ and an expert panel with co-directors of ‘Brave Girls’, Ellie Walton and Yashaswi Desai, and Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development, Rosa Freedman. We’ll discuss fighting for education in a world of arranged marriage, and we invite you to participate with your own questions to the panel.
Film available 23rd October – 1st November | Panel 29th October, 7pm GMT
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OCT 2-4 2020 | When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software misidentifies women and darker-skinned faces, as a woman of color working in a field dominated by white males, she is compelled to investigate further. What she discovers drives her to push the US government to create legislation to counter the far-reaching dangers of bias in a technology that is steadily encroaching on our lives. Centering the voices of women leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected, Coded Bias asks two key questions: what is the impact of Artificial Intelligence’s increasing role in governing our liberties? And what are the consequences for people stuck in the crosshairs due to their race, color, and gender? Join us for a Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion.
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In coordination with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York, Climate Week NYC is taking place between September 21 – 27, with events through the end of the month. Produced by Peace Boat US in collaboration with partners for Climate Action and the Social Impact Media Awards – SIMA, the full day experience on Wednesday September 30 will contribute to this wave of dialogue and change through film. A creative event and fundraiser that will raise awareness about important global issues while showcasing some of the world’s most inspiring stories for climate action and sustainable development, Climate Cinema is a can’t-miss event for Climate Week NYC.
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