Open University of Wellfleet at Preservation Hall
20 Trailblazing Women Filmmakers
Taught by instructor Claude Kerven on Thursdays 10am-12pm 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20 , and Tuesday 10/28 This in-person class will take place at the Wellfleet Preservation Hall at 335 Main Street in Wellfleet.
Movies play a key role in spreading awareness among women, uncovering their potential, challenging the male-dominated world and making further social change. Historically, the film industry has portrayed women as wives, lovers and mothers, or as glorified objects of beauty, symbolizing sex appeal and entertainment. But due to the feminist movement, gender stereotypes are finally being challenged, and more complex female characters represented on screen. Female directors offer the audience an unbiased and realistic image of women that aligns with their actual status in society. Additionally, films directed by women are more often written by women and have more leading female characters than in films directed by male filmmakers. This lecture series will address the greater recognition women directors are beginning to receive and honor 20 remarkable women who blazed the trail.
$60.00