Tuesday, November 16 at 12:15 in Belk 206
The Women’s /Gender Studies Committee would like to invite you to join us for our second film in the fall film series. Contact Resa Walch, Lynne Bisko or Christine Nemcik if you have questions. The showing of each film will be followed by a brief discussion and question/answer period. You may find the topic closely tied to issues you cover in your classes.
Title: Girls Like Us
“An ethnically diverse group of four working class girls strut, flirt and testify in this vibrant, affecting portrait of teenage girls’ experiences of sexuality. Filmed in South Philadelphia and following its subjects from the ages of 14 to 18, Girls Like Us reveals the conflicts of growing up female by examining the impact of class, sexism and violence on the dreams and expectations of young girls.”
“Intimate interviews and candid footage introduce Anna, whose need for freedom in a new culture conflicts with her parents’ strictness; De’Yona, who dreams of a singing career while coping with family tragedy; Raelene, who confronts violence and issues of self-esteem as a teenage mother; and Lisa, who faces the differences between the feminine roles of her Catholic upbringing and her own wishes. In documenting the friendships, challenges and triumphs of these four young women, acclaimed filmmakers Jane C. Wagner and Tina DiFeliciantonio have created something truly rare: a searingly honest, inspiring depiction of girls’ experiences that provokes reaction from and dialogue between educators, parents and young women alike.”
“Girls Like Us” was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.