Be a womyn warrior
for the First Annual Women in the Life Film Series…
featuring the red carpet premiere of tiona m's black womyn conversations, on Friday, June 13, 2008 in the DCJCC's Goldman Theater. It is a feature documentary that interviews over thirty lesbians of African descent. The controversial film includes discussions with local icons such as Sheila Alexander-Reid and Michelle Parkerson as well as national figures like Cheryl Clarke and Staceyann Chin. The women interviewed speak on themes including homophobia, gay marriage, sex, gender identity, and coming out. Interviewees, and the DC's local film/ arts community are expected to be in attendance. Over 500 film enthusiasts are expected to attend this red carpet affair. The premiere will be followed by an exclusive after party at Avenue Nightclub (capacity 3,000). The party is a fundraiser for both the Women in the Life Association and the film's director in her efforts of getting the film wider distribution. The Women in the Life Film Series will offer DC communities access to innovative films, provide a forum for discussion and increase lesbian visibility to hundreds of women.
Support our efforts to increase lesbian visibility and provide an outlet for artistic expression in the lesbian community.”
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For only $100 donation
- two tickets to premiere of black womyn conversations
- VIP reserved seating in front of theater
- two tickets to premiere after party
- Name Recognition on WITLA website
- Name Recognition in WITLA Film Festival program
Become a womyn warrior for only $100 via Paypal on our site at womeninthelife.com. Payment must be received by 12 noon Tuesday, June 10, 2008 to guarantee inclusion in premiere program guide.
$40 of your donation is tax-deductible
The lesbian community will never be able to grow or reach the heights
of heterosexual counterparts if we do not combat the media that tries to
erase us. In order to know our stories, our histories, ourselves, we must
be seen and our voices must be heard. This film festival, this series, is
the just the beginning of making sure our lesbians in the district have
access to lesbians and lesbian stories from all over the world. These stories
reinforce the fact that they are not alone or different because they are
lesbians, nor are they wrong.” - Jade Foster, Festival Co-Chair
