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COMMUNITY CINEMA [DC] CAFE

at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center presents

HALF THE SKY

Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Inspired by his best‐selling Pulitzer Prize‐winning book, author Nicholas Kristof and celebrity activists travel to nine countries.  They witness courageous individuals who are confronting oppression and creating meaningful solutions through health care, education, and economic empowerment for women and girls.

Guest speaker:  Sally Schwartz, Founder and Executive Director, DC Center for Global Education and Leadership (www.dc-cgel.org). 

What can global education do for you and the world.  Get a first look and a hands-on experience with ITVS Classroom resources for the Women and Girls Lead initiative.  Educators who sign up for the event will receive a special gift bag of ITVS Classroom materials. 

DOOR PRIZES including an invitation to the premiere reception for "Half the Sky:  Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" with America Ferrera, author Sheryl WuDunn and other special guests at the Meridian International Center.  Invitation is for one person and is non-transferrable.  You must be present at the Community Cinema [DC[ September 2nd event at the Washington, DCJCC to win.

Trailer:

ITVS Community Cinema presents several public engagement events as part of Women and Girls Lead, a major public media initiative to support and sustain a growing movement to empower women and girls, their communities, and future generations. Women and Girls Lead is spearheaded by ITVS, the largest provider of independent content to public television. Starting with more than 50 documentary films by the world’s best independent filmmakers—and adding content from media makers and new partners along the way – Women and Girls Lead brings to life extraordinary leaders and citizens on the front lines of economic development, violence prevention, business and governance, education, and health.