When
Mon, September 29, 6pm – 8pm
Where
Town Hall, School of Leadership Studies (map)
Description
Executive Produces: Dyllan McFee & Peter Kunhardt MAKERS is a six-part PBS series profiling the impact women have had over the past 50 years in six industries-comedy, poitics, space, war, business, and Hollywood. A landmark broadcast and digital-video initiative developed by AOL, MAKERS aims to be the largest and most dynamic collection of women’s stories ever assembled. Women in Comedy tracks the rise of women in the world of comedy, from the ‘dangerous’ comedy of 70s sitcoms like Maude to the groundbreaking women of the 1980s American comedy club boom and building to today’s multifaceted landscape. Contemporary comics talk about where women started in this competitive, male-dominated profession and where they are determined to go. After viewing the film, participants will participate in activities and interact with guest speakers to reach a deeper understanding of the film. Complimentary popcorn will be served.