Women Without Borders Film Festival http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/WRC/Women_History/WWB.html
7pm ** FREE **
I Was a Teenage Feminist
Why is it that some young, independent, progressive women in today’s society feel uncomfortable identifying with the “F-word”? Join filmmaker Therese Shechter as she takes a funny, moving and very personal journey into the heart of feminism. Armed with a video camera and an irreverent sense of humor, Shechter talks with feminist superstars, rowdy frat boys, liberated Cosmo girls and Radical Cheerleaders, all in her quest to find out whether feminism can still be a source of personal and political power. “I Was a Teenage Feminist” redefines the “F-word” for a new generation.
9pm ** FREE **
I Had an Abortion
Underneath the din of politicians posturing about “life” and “choice” and beyond the shouted slogans about murder and rights, there are real stories of real women who have had abortions. Each year in the United States, 1.3 million abortions occur, but the topic is still so stigmatized it’s never discussed in polite company. “I Had an Abortion” tackles this taboo, featuring 10 women – including famed feminist Gloria Steinem – who candidly describe experiences spanning seven decades, from the years before Roe v. Wade to the present day. Cutting across age, race, class and religion, the film unfolds personal narratives with intimate interviews, archival footage, family photos and home movies. The film personalizes what has become a vicious and abstract debate.
