The San Francisco International Women’s Film Festival (SFWFF) will host its fifth annual film festival-celebrating women in all areas of film from April 1 through 5 in select theaters and community centers across the Bay Area. Join us for our Opening Night, Networking Reception and Festivities on April Fools Day! Here is the line up.
Bay Area Cypher directed By Idris Hassan (USA, 2007, 27 min, Documentary) A performance documentary that blends live freestyle presentations with short interviews that document the unique evolution of Hip Hop in the San Francisco Bay Area. Film screening and performance starts at 7:00 PM. Join us for our Networking Reception from 8:00-9:00 PM.
Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority directed by Kimberlee Bassford (USA, 2008, 56 min,
Documentary) Patsy Takemoto Mink made headline news in 1965 when she became the first woman of color to serve in the U.S Congress. An outspoken liberal, Mink stood out for her opposition to the Vietnam War and her fierce advocacy for equality and justice in America. Award-winning filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford chronicles the fascinating life of this pioneering politician who co-authored Title IX, the 1972 landmark decision prohibiting sex discrimination in schools, whether in education or athletics. Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority is the story of this dynamic trailblazer who, battling racism and sexism, redefined American politics. Film screening starts 9:15 PM.Admission: $20 Advance, $25 Door. To purchase tickets in advance go to:
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