Film Screening: Resisterhood
Starts: Saturday, Aug. 15 7:00 PM (Eastern)
Ends: Saturday, Aug. 15 9:00 PM (Eastern)
Join us for the World Premiere of Resisterhood! If ever there was a time for an uplifting film about standing up for a more just and inclusive America, it is now. Resisterhood is a documentary about the power of women, hope and resistance in modern American politics. Beginning at the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, DC, the film follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power. Over the course of two years, experience the reality of Trump’s America through their eyes. And through their actions, witness the strength and courage of ordinary Americans during this extraordinary time. Closed captioning and Spanish subtitles available.
Resisterhood’s mission is to fire up the resistance and get people out to VOTE. Find out how you can use the film to support your work at www.ResisterhoodDoc.com.
Moderator
Courtney Sheehan
Impact producer for Resisterhood, a feature length documentary that will have its World Premiere at Netroots. Directed by Cheryl Jacobs Crim, Resisterhood is a documentary about the power of women, hope and resistance in modern American politics. Beginning at the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, DC, the film follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power.
Premiering on 8/15 at 7PM EST, followed by Q&A panel with director and film subjects.
Find out more about me and my work as an impact producer, nonprofit consultant and business strategist at www.contextmoves.com
Panelists
Jean S Gearon, PhD
Jean (The Organizer) is the great-granddaughter of one of the founders of The National Women’s Party; a suffragist who participated in the original women’s march in 1913. Jean’s political awakening began the moment Trump was elected. She fought back by transforming her eight-member book club into the 400+ member Women’s Alliance for Democracy and Justice.
Luis Gutierrez
Rep. Luis Gutierrez, a former U.S. Congressman, fights for the rights of all Dreamers, immigrants, and families separated at the border.
Soraida Gutierrez
Soraida Gutierrez fights for the rights of all Dreamers, immigrants, and families separated at the border.
Mimi Hassanein
Mimi Hassanein is a Muslim woman dedicated to building women’s self-confidence and educating those in the immigrant community. She immigrated from Cairo, Egypt, and ever since has devoted herself to making change and bringing equality to all. She hopes to provide a voice for the immigrant community, and unity between men and women.
Margaret Morrison
Margaret Morrison is a seasoned activist who marched from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Now in her 80’s, Margaret’s legs are weak, but her determination to stand for justice is stronger than ever. She continues to march, now with her 12-year-old grand-nephew, Dallas.