Here's what's happening on March 15, 2023!
Jessi Klein
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
“I battled with myself for a few months when I realized I wanted to write a book about becoming a mother. Those were the stories I was feeling compelled to tell.” Jessi Klein talked to The Cut about how she got it done.
Women filmmakers were left out at the Oscars this year, and they struggle to be equally heard and recognized beyond the red carpet as well. The solution is economic, racial, and gender justice in the field.
“If I can do one thing with this moment of my professional joy, it would be to point the spotlight on those who all too often go unacknowledged, the women who are rebuilding their communities, taking care of children and older people and putting food on the table.” Michelle Yeoh, in the NY Times, sounds off on the urgency of inclusion in times of crisis.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/C014055MZSA
If you had a talk show, who would you have on first? Extend the invitation in #Community-Connection!
YOUR DAILY ACTION FOR ACTIVISM
Let’s call our senators in support of the bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/CTJD95WQ4/p1678741491183019
JANE ON DEMAND
Anna Boden—Director of Captain Marvel and Executive Producer of FX’s MRS. AMERICA—joined us to discuss navigating Hollywood and making feminist content.
MEMBER HAPPENINGS!
Hadley Meares wrote about the year Hollywood's Anti-Communist Blacklist Began To Crumble for LAist.
Anna Smith revamped her website and her offerings! Go ahead and book some time with her—and use the code BONKERS while you’re at it. https://www.stregagrassayoga.com/
Carly Frankel went to Athena Film Festival—and has recommendations for which women-led projects you should watch next.
Arianna Valle is looking for help with marketing research! If you or someone you know can pitch in, ping her on Slack! https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/CF96LNZ0Q/p1678394764634479
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