Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Women have been pioneers in filmmaking from its earliest days, innovating technologies, shaping conventions, and dramatically shaping the US industry. Yet women’s contributions go largely forgotten or obscured. Some classic Hollywood era stars such as Bette Davis and Carole Lombard made powerful changes in the industry that were barely known then and have nearly been lost to history. At the same time, the stories of less familiar women, such as screenwriters, producers, and directors, are so fascinating they would make for great movies in their own right. This lecture will include clips and images to shed light on the triumphs and struggles of these powerhouses and expand our perspective on today’s contemporary media landscape.