Living Thinkers: An Autobiography of Black Women in the Ivory Tower - A New Film By Roxana Walker-Canton

Hi All,

I’m writing from Women Make Movies, the leading nonprofit distributor of films by and about women. I thought the members of this listserv would be interested in our newest release, LIVING THINKERS: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BLACK WOMEN IN THE IVORY TOWER, a captivating educational resource that according to Leo Garofalo, Dir., Ctr for Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity at Connecticut College:

“…should be mandatory viewing for every department chair and administrator in academia. There is so much to learn, and we have so far to go."

LIVING THINKERS: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BLACK WOMEN IN THE IVORY TOWER

<http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/pages/c880.shtml>

LIVING THINKERS examines the intersection of race, class and gender for Black women professors and administrators working in U.S. colleges and universities today. Though more than 100 years have passed since the doors to higher education opened for Black women, their numbers as faculty members are woefully low and for many still, the image of Black women as intellectuals is incomprehensible. And while overtly expressed racism, sexism and discrimination have declined, their presence is often still often unacknowledged. Through frank and sometimes humorous conversations, this documentary interrogates notions of education for girls and women and the stereotypes and traditions that affect the status of Black women both in and out of the Academy. A perfect companion film for any classroom discussion on the intersection of racism, sexism and/or feminism.

A film by Roxana Walker-Canton

2013, 75 minutes, Color, DVD

Institutional Price: $395.00

DVD Rental Price: $150.00

K-12, Public Libraries, Community Groups: $89.00

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In light of the recent events in Ferguson, MO and elsewhere in the country, we are highlighting some of our best titles on race, gender and class in America from our collection. Incredibly relevant in today's feminist classroom, these films feature women leaders in the fight against racism and discrimination in their communities from the Civil Rights era to the present. We are committed to making our films accessible, making it possible to build your library collections, and continuing discussions on race in this country.

STANDING ON MY SISTER'S SHOULDERS - Winner, Best Documentary, Pan African Film Festival 

MOUNTAINS THAT TAKE WING: Angela Davis & Yuri Kochiyama, A Conversation on Life, Struggles and Liberation - Winner, Best Feature Documentary, San Francisco Black Film Festival 

LOVE & DIANE - Winner, Independent Spirit Award and featured at Sundance

AND STILL I RISE - 4 Stars, Video Rating Guide for Libraries

YURI KOCHIYAMA: Passion for Justice - Featured at the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival  

ANTONIA PANTOJA ¡Presente! - Recommended, EMRO 

THE EDGE OF EACH OTHER'S BATTLES: The Vision of Audre Lorde - Winner, Best Documentary, Black International Cinema, Berlin

Get 50% off any of the films above when you buy LIVING THINKERS at list price! Enter code LIVTHILS14 at checkout to apply your discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer, other exceptions may apply. Offer expires November 15, 2014. 

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Amy Aquilino

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