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Out of work, out of benefits and almost out of hope, a young woman recants her journey which begins with the promises of education and ends with the changing of her self in a personal way. The trauma of unemployment leads to Karimah's undecided, yet conversation worthy, concerns about gender inequality in the workplace and prejudicial hiring practices. Can't Wear A Wig Forever is beyond all, an acknowledgement of the long lasting effects of 'The Great Recession" even in a time when Americans are told everything is back to normal.
Can’t Wear a Wig Forever (6 min) “Tanika wore a wig. When she was laid off, I felt sorry for her but thought she would bounce back. She had two college degrees and was coming from a reputable company, with references too. But month after month, interview after interview and nothing.” This story is about more than a young black woman and her wig.
Zahida Pirani's documentary film JUDITH: PORTRAIT OF A STREET VENDOR "This excellent film delivers a compelling story about the plight of immigrant workers and their families. It is a valuable educational resource in any setting, and especially for students and practitioners whose interests and work are at the intersection of labor rights and economic inequality.
Judith, Portrait of a Street Vendor (17 min)Judith: Portrait of a Street Vendor' is a short documentary that takes the audience on an intimate journey into the daily life of Judith, a street vendor from Guatemala who lives and works in New York City. Judith exposes the routine obstacles she and her fellow immigrant vendors face daily on the city's streets and reveals her own struggles and hopes as an immigrant worker, mother, activist and community organizer.
“She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” is a provocative look at the birth of the women’s liberation movement between 1966-1971. It re-introduces a wide-reaching movement with poetry readings, women’s rock bands, and “zaps,” impromptu protest actions. The film links this era to today’s “war on women” as it makes an impassioned case for reviving feminism as a mass movement. http://shesbeautifulwhenshesangry.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShesBeautifulWhenShesAngry
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (92 min-2014) No victories are permanent. You are not allowed to retire from the fight for liberation. This stunning film resurrects the buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women’s movement from 1966 to 1971 as an enticing blend of historical clips and interviews.
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