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“9to5: The Story of a Movement,” a documentary focused on women’s activism in the 1970s, screened Wednesday and Thursday in Emerson College’s Bright Lights Film Series. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activists talk origins of women’s movement in ’70s Boston after doc screening

Molly Farrar February 1, 2021
The 2020 documentary “9to5: The Story of a Movement" — directed by Oscar-winning duo Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar — highlighted the '70s women's movement in Boston where secretaries from across the city protested against unfair wages, sexual harassment and inequalities in the workplace.

Time’s Up transforms film industry’s attitude toward assault

Hannah Shearer January 18, 2018

The dress code for the star-studded Golden Globes was a little different this year. Dozens of actresses wore black, symbolically telling Hollywood, “time’s up.” The Time’s Up movement began...

People with Projects: A female screenwriter’s “thank you” to Kevin Smith

People with Projects: A female screenwriter’s “thank you” to Kevin Smith

Kelsey Mihachik October 20, 2017

It’s always heartening to see someone taking action instead of merely asserting their thoughts. Kevin Smith — a filmmaker and writer known for movies like “Clerks” and “Mallrats,” who spent...

NGAI: Women in _______

NGAI: Women in _______

Robin Ngai October 8, 2014

Last Thursday night, I went to go see Lena Dunham on her “Not That Kind of Girl” book tour at the Wilbur Theatre. For me, it was basically a dream come true because I had been a fan of Dunham’s since...

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