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Celebrate Women's History Month With Pioneering Filmmakers

In an evening combining screenings with a panel discussion, CineWomen NY, New York Women in Film and Television, African-American Women in Cinema, and Women Make Movies join with Donnell Media Center of the New York Public Library to celebrate the work of pioneer filmmakers and organizations. The program features a rarely seen short from the Donnell catalogue, "Anything You Want to Be" by Liane Brandon, "Rose's Brew" by Jessica Ann Peavy from African-American Women in Cinema, "Color Rhapsody" by Mary Ellen Bute from the NYWIFT Women's Film Preservation project, and "Confession," a new short from Women Make Movies directed by Marina Petroskaia.

A panel discussion focusing on these outstanding films, their makers and the vital organizations that are helping a new generation of women to find expression in movies follows the screenings. Panelists include Jennifer Wollan, editor and board member of NYWIFT, Marta Sanchez of Women Make Movies, and experimental filmmaker Amy Greenfield. Moderating is Elizabeth Foley, independent director/producer and board member of CineWomen NY. This is the last in a series of three programs honoring Women's History Month at the Donnell co-sponsored by CineWomen NY.

When: Thurs., Mar. 25, 6-8 pm
Cost: Admission free
Location: the Donnell Library Center Auditorium 20 W. 53rd St. (bwtn 5th and 6th aves.)
Trains: E/V to 5th Avenue, B/D to 47-50th, 1/9 to 50th, N/R/W to 49th
For more info: 212-621-0609