"Half the Sky" Film at Casa Luz, Thursday Dec. 20th

Posted by nansee on December 16, 2012, 11:17 pm
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Half the Sky, inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's groungdbreaking book, Half the Sky, Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, takes on the central moral challenge of the 21st century: the oppression of women and girls worldwide. Take an unforgettable journey with six actresses/advocates and New York Times journalist Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope. You will be shocked, outraged, brought to tears. Most important, you will be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the capabilities of women and girls to realize their staggering potential. The film is a passionate call to arms, urging us not only to bear witness to he plight of the world's women, but to help to transform their oppression into opportunity. Our future in in the hands of women, everywhere. With George Clooney, America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde. 1 hour 56 minutes. By donation. Casa Luz is located one block south of the Jardin, around the corner from Hotel Puesta del Sol, at Boca del Rio, #75 Please come see this extraordinary and important film!

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