Free Event Celebrating Women's Equality Day Hosted by Del. David Toscano
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On August 26, the 98th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, join us for an entertaining and inspiring Women's Equality Day event hosted by Delegate David Toscano, with free screening of Iron Jawed Angels. This critically acclaimed, award winning film tells the story of the rebellious young women who pressed for the constitutional amendment granting voting rights to women.
We'll celebrate passage of the 19th Amendment and kick off a push to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified in Virginia so full gender equality can be achieved at last. Delegate Toscano will discuss how to get it done in Virginia during the next legislative session!
FREE Admission but you must RSVP to attend.
WE ANTICIPATE THIS EVENT TO SELL OUT QUICKLY -- RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! You must show up to theater by 5:45 to claim your ticket. After that time any unclaimed tickets will be released to those on the waitlist.
Brought to you by Charlottesville NOW and the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area, with support from Women of the 5th and other community partners.
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The ERA is needed because today voting is still the only right granted to women in the U.S. Constitution. Just one more state needs to ratify before full gender equality can be added to the Constitution, and Virginia should be that state. It's time to make history in the Commonwealth!
The FILM is inspired by a pivotal time in American history, and stars Hillary Swank as Alice Paul who leads a group of young women who risk their lives fighting for women's right to vote. Paul authored the Equal Rights Amendment, so it's fitting this film will help kick off ERA ratification efforts around the state. Filmed in Richmond Virginia, this true story has striking similarities to today, and contemporary filmmaking techniques and music add energy and relevance to this period piece. Iron Jawed Angels premiered at Sundance in 2004 before its television premiere on HBO. It also stars Frances O'Connor, Julia Ormand, and Angelica Huston.
The film is NR (Not Rated) but has mature content and is not recommended for children. Directed by Katja von Garnier. 125 mins.
