Showing posts with label film series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label film series. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Educating Through Film

The Women's Resource Center's documentary film series was highlighted last week as part of the educational programming that is offered for free in collaboration with Gallagher Theater.

The article touches on the amount of programming that is now available from such collaborations.

Please take a look at the full article:

"Gallagher seeks to teach, entertain with films"

For a full list of the upcoming Women's Resource Center films please check-out the WRC website!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

New Event Pictures!!!

The WRC has been busy so far this semester, and new photos of the events "The Education of Shelby Knox" and the "Roe v. Wade Happy Hour" have been uploaded to the facebook and myspace.

If you don't have a facebook or myspace, here are some of the photos that were taken!


Thursday, January 22, 2009

Feb 25, V-Day Film

"What I Want My Words To Do To You" offers an unprecedented look into the minds and hearts of the women inmates of New York's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. The film goes inside a writing workshop led by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, consisting of 15 women, most of whom were convicted of murder. Through a series of exercises and discussions, the women delve into their pasts and explore the nature of their crimes and the extent of their own culpability.

The Women’s Resource Center in collaboration with the Vagina Warriors presents "What I Want My Words To Do To You." The film documents both the wrenching personal journeys undertaken by female inmates of a high security prison in New York. Through a series of exercises and discussions with Vagina Monologues creator, Eve Ensler, the women find the words that tell their own stories, and the power of those words to move the outside world.

Please come join us for this film in a (late) celebration of Valentine's Day!

Spring 2009 Film Series!!!

The following are small blurbs about the Spring 2009 Film Series brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Women's Resource Center:

Crazy Love
Feb 4, 7pm
The disturbing true story of an obsessive relationship gone awry in 1950s New York between Burt Pugach, a married lawyer, and his twenty-something mistress, Linda Riss. In a shocking reversal of the traditional "woman scorned" formula, it was Pugach who came unglued when Riss broke up with him -- and the subsequent fallout made headlines across the country.

The Aggressives
Feb 18, 7pm
The lives of six “aggressive” lesbians who strive to be as masculine as possible in lifestyle and appearance. From prison to the underground ball scene, where lesbians compete for lead “AG” status, this film reveals a largely hidden subculture.

No Secret Anymore
Mar 4, 7pm
Del and Phyllis creating coalitions that the prevailing belief that lesbians were illegal, immoral and sick. Phyllis and Del did the groundbreaking work on lesbian mothers, sex education, family violence, and more.

Bi the Way
Mar 11, 7pm
A documentary that investigates the recent rise in the “whatever” phenomenon exploring the changing sexual landscape of America in a bizarre and hilarious road trip, pursuing the bisexual fad. It takes viewers on every adventure from sex parks to swinger’s parties to tag with the kids.

Playing Unfair
Mar 25, 7pm
Coverage of women’s sports lags far behind men’s, and focuses on female athlete’s femininity and sexuality over their achievement on the court and field. While female athleticism challenges gender norms, women athletes are still shown in tradition roles that reaffirm their femininity.

Daughter of Danang
Apr1, 7pm
In 1975, as the Vietnam War was wending, thousands of orphans and Amerasian children were brought to the United States as part of “Operation Babylift.” Heidi Bub, a married woman now living in with kids, and her Vietnamese mother, Mai Thi Kim, reunite after being separated for 22 years.

Made in L.A.
Apr 15, 7pm
Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience.

Unborn in the USA
May 6, 7pm
A revealing and provocative look into the deep secrets and deep pockets of the pro-life movement. This documentary weaves a riveting story from more that 70 exclusive interviews with pro-life activisits and seldom-seen archival footage to document one of the most controversial social movements in American history.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Starting The Semester Off With A Bang!

The UA Women's Resource Center will be screening "The Education Of Shelby Knox" tomorrow as part of the ongoing film series.

This event has already gained some press!

See the article here:


Star of Documentary to Speak at UA

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

WE'VE GOT SHELBY!


We are so excited for our first film of the Spring 2009 film series, the Education of Shelby Knox...even more exciting SHELBY HERSELF will be answering questions after the film!

The Women's Resource Center Film Series: The Education of Shelby Knox

The ASUA Women's Resource Center, Planned Parenthood, and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership are proud to show "The Education of Shelby Knox." This film addresses many timely issues surrounding abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex education through following Shelby Knox as she challenges her local community and urges them to incorporate medially-accurate comprehensive sexual health education into Texas high schools. Through this process, Shelby confronts her conflicting values, as well as the ideologies of her state, religion and family. Following the film, Shelby Knox will answer questions and facilitate a discussion.


Date: Wednesday 21 January 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Gallagher Theater
Admission: Free
Contact Name: Malia Uhatafe
Contact Number: 621-3919
URL: wrc.asua.arizona.edu


SEE YOU THERE!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

WRC Press

Check out what the Arizona Daily Wildcat had to say about our Film Series!

Thanks to all who made it to the film and a big thanks to the Tucson Birth Center for leading a great discussion!