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1 online resource (streaming video file) (61 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
Performer |
Heather Booth |
Event |
Originally produced by Women Make Movies in 2016. |
Summary |
Heather Booth is the most influential person you never heard of. HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD is an urgent response to the recent change in administration. At a time when many are wondering how to make their voices heard, when civil and women's rights are under attack, this empowering documentary is an inspiring look at how social change happens. Heather Booth, a renowned organizer and activist, began her remarkable career at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Through her life and work this inspiring film explores many of the most pivotal moments in progressive movements that altered our history over the last fifty years: from her involvement with Fannie Lou Hamer and the Freedom Summer Project, to her founding of the JANE Underground in 1964, to her personal relationships with respected leaders such as Julian Bond and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Official Selection at the **Seattle Film Festival**. Official Selection at **Global Peace Film Festival**. *"Through the lens of Booth's life and work, this inspiring and entertaining film explores many of the most pivotal moments in progressive movements that altered our history over the last fifty years." - Peter Dreler, **Huffington Post*** |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Language |
In English |
Subject |
Social action.
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Current affairs.
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Women's studies.
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Documentary films.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Rivlin, Lily, film director.
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Booth, Heather, actor.
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Women Make Movies (Firm) Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm) Distributor.
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Music No. |
6059726 Kanopy |
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