Event Details

Followed by a Panel Discussion and Q & A with Elizabeth Debold, 
Kristine Barnett, Gabrielle Senza and Maura O’Connor

In our society, the overriding message that we continually receive from media today is that a woman’s value and power lie more in her youth, beauty, and sexuality than in her capacity as a leader. Despite the enormous strides women have made over the past few decades, they are still far behind men as leaders and active agents in creating our culture.

This powerful documentary illuminates the often startling facts about women’s (mis)representation in American culture. Firsthand experiences of young adults, and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists, and academics speak to obstacles that must be addressed, as well as to positive actions we can take towards change.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion exploring many of the critical issues raised in the film such as: What more can girls and women do to prepare themselves for leadership? What are the most effective actions we can take for positive change in media, politics, and education? This event is relevant for girls, boys, men, and women of all ages.

Space is limited, please register in advance at: http://missrepscreening.eventbrite.com/

For more information about the Festival: http://berkshirewomenwriters.org/

Major funding for the 2012 Berkshire Festival of Women Writers is provided by the local cultural councils of the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, including the towns of Alford-Egremont, Dalton, Great Barrington, Monterey, Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, Pittsfield, Richmond, Stockbridge, Washington and West Stockbridge.