10/01/2024
Hi Friends,
I'm hoping some of you will be interested in attending this film with me. Please let me know.
I was a friend of Janet Fitch, the film-maker founder of New Moon Productions. She made numerous vital films about issues we face, including a series on gun violence. Milwaukee Public Theatre worked with the Marquette Theatre Department to co-produce Most Dangerous Women, a play that chronicles a century of the international women's peace movement, featuring headlines, resolutions, speeches, poetry, and songs to educate and inspire. Janet filmed the play and now Marquette is sponsoring a film that was inspired by it.
The Institute for Women’s Leadership, Marquette Votes and Civic Dialogues will present a screening of the short film “Most Dangerous Women” on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the 707 Hub.
UW-Milwaukee professor emerita Dr. Merry Wiesner-Hanks will join as a special guest speaker. Additionally, information on how to create your own voting plan will be provided, courtesy of Marquette Votes.
The short film documentary series, produced by Milwaukee-based New Moon Productions, covers the untold stories of women change-makers and encourages viewers to reflect on the dangerous and unacknowledged actions of women in their own lives. Directed by Janet Fitch, the episodes use both past and present-day footage to encourage a diverse range of audiences to engage in community building and storytelling.
The screening is free to attend, though registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp at [email protected] with any questions.
UW-Milwaukee professor emerita Dr. Merry Wiesner-Hanks will join as a special guest speaker.
