All Roads Film Project- 2012 Women Hold Up Half The Sky Film Series March 2, 2012

Join us for a series of films by award-winning women directors from international and indigenous cultures. These compelling films, presented in conjunction with Women’s History Month, reflect this year’s focus on the education and empowerment of women. Each film will be followed by a discussion with the director.

Here I Am
Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Newly released from prison, Karen is determined to turn her life around, but finds that the journey of recovery and renewal takes more than desire in this film by the award-winning director Beck Cole.

A Small Act
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM
In this inspiring, award-winning documentary, a woman living in Sweden sponsors a student in Kenya, and that gift results in something far beyond anyone’s expectations.

My Wedding and Other Secrets
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM
This romantic comedy, set in New Zealand, tells the story of Emily, the nerdy daughter of traditional Chinese parents, who falls in love with kindred spirit James in a cross-cultural relationship.

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