Nita Ambani: Womens empowerment is a debt I will go far and deep to repay Women in the World 2024-10-22 | Nita Ambani: Womens empowerment is a debt I will go far and deep to repay
Journalists vs. Corruption Women in the World 2020-04-02 | Armed with laptops and a relentless passion for justice, two journalists expose vast and powerful international networks of graft and corruption.
PerSister award winner Topeka Sam Women in the World 2020-03-31 | #WITW founder Tina Brown presented the PerSister award to Topeka Sam, a tenacious fighter on behalf of women who are rebuilding their lives after serving time in prison. Sam, who spent three years in prison herself, founded Hope House in NYC as safe housing for formerly incarcerated women and plans to build more houses like it in cities across the country. The inaugural #PerSisterAward, presented by #LG is presented to a woman who has shown great courage as a global truth-teller, a woman of audacity and fortitude who has spoken out on behalf of equal rights, human rights, and a better world for all of us.
Delivering Dignity to the homeless Women in the World 2020-03-26 | For thousands of homeless women who feel invisible and inhuman, Shirley Raines, Founder & CEO of Beauty2theStreetz, has taken it upon herself to make them visible, beautiful, and dignified.To learn more about Beauty2theStreetz or to make a donation, please visit Beauty2theStreetz.org.#SkidRow #Beauty #Hair
Iraqs “One-night brides” Women in the World 2020-03-24 | A year-long undercover investigation exposes a sinister sex trade in Iraq: clerics using a loophole in Sharia law to sell women and young girls into “pleasure marriages."
Denise Ho: singer, producer and activist. Women in the World 2020-03-19 | Hong Kongers continue to take to the streets in defiance of Beijing. Women are among the protest leaders and one of the loudest voices belongs to Denise Ho, a pop star who is putting her career and her life on the line.#DeniseHo #HongKong
Tina Brown Interviews Faith Ringgold Women in the World 2019-12-13 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.WITW founder Tina Brown interviews artist Faith Ringgold and her daughter Michele Wallace.After a lifetime of creating art (Oprah once commissioned her to create a quilt for Maya Angelou's birthday) Faith Ringgold finally broke through when she was almost 80 years old, and her artwork now hangs next to Picasso's in New York's MOMA.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani Interviews Artist and Activist Saskia Niño de Rivera Women in the World 2019-12-13 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.Journalist Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani interviews artist and activist Saskia Niño de Rivera.Saskia is a Mexican-American artist. She is president of the nonprofit organization Reinserta, which she founded at just 24 years old. Reinserta is committed to creating a safer Mexico by supporting its invisible, imprisoned populations.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Saskia Niño de Rivera on The Forgotten Prison System Women in the World 2019-12-13 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.Journalist Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani interviews artist and activist Saskia Niño de Rivera.Saskia is a Mexican-American artist. She is president of the nonprofit organization Reinserta, which she founded at just 24 years old. Reinserta is committed to creating a safer Mexico by supporting its invisible, imprisoned populations.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Saskia Niño de Rivera on Children With Guns Women in the World 2019-12-13 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.Journalist Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani interviews artist and activist Saskia Niño de Rivera.Saskia is a Mexican-American artist. She is president of the nonprofit organization Reinserta, which she founded at just 24 years old. Reinserta is committed to creating a safer Mexico by supporting its invisible, imprisoned populations.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Faith Ringgold: Anyone Can Fly Women in the World 2019-12-12 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.WITW founder Tina Brown interviews artist Faith Ringgold and her daughter Michele Wallace.After a lifetime of creating art (Oprah once commissioned her to create a quilt for Maya Angelou's birthday) Faith Ringgold finally broke through when she was almost 80 years old, and her artwork now hangs next to Picasso's in New York's MOMA.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Artist Faith Ringgold On Telling Her Story Women in the World 2019-12-12 | Women in the World Miami presented by Bumble Bizz at Faena Festival.WITW founder Tina Brown interviews artist Faith Ringgold and her daughter Michele Wallace.After a lifetime of creating art (Oprah once commissioned her to create a quilt for Maya Angelou's birthday) Faith Ringgold finally broke through when she was almost 80 years old, and her artwork now hangs next to Picasso's in New York's MOMA.Sign up for the WITW newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2TXcNIj
Penélope Cruz on passion : WITW x John Hardy Women in the World 2019-10-25 | Women in the World co-hosted an evening with artisanal jeweler John Hardy in New York. WITW founder Tina Brown sat down for an intimate conversation with Penélope Cruz where they talked about her 25 year career in cinema, her new film Pain and Glory, the influence filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has had on her career, her life outside Hollywood and how #TimesUp is only the beginning of the fight for equality.Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2PtSDCv
Penélope Cruz on Times Up : WITW x John Hardy Women in the World 2019-10-25 | Women in the World co-hosted an evening with artisanal jeweler John Hardy in New York. WITW founder Tina Brown sat down for an intimate conversation with Penélope Cruz where they talked about her 25 year career in cinema, her new film Pain and Glory, the influence filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has had on her career, her life outside Hollywood and how #TimesUp is only the beginning of the fight for equality.Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2PtSDCv
Penélope Cruz on playing Pedro Almodóvars mother: WITW x John Hardy Women in the World 2019-10-25 | Women in the World co-hosted an evening with artisanal jeweler John Hardy in New York. WITW founder Tina Brown sat down for an intimate conversation with Penélope Cruz where they talked about her 25 year career in cinema, her new film Pain and Glory, the influence filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has had on her career, her life outside Hollywood and how #TimesUp is only the beginning of the fight for equality.Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2PtSDCvhttp://bit.ly/2PtSDCv
Penélope Cruz on Pedro Almodóvars Influence : WITW x John Hardy Women in the World 2019-10-25 | Women in the World co-hosted an evening with artisanal jeweler John Hardy in New York. WITW founder Tina Brown sat down for an intimate conversation with Penélope Cruz where they talked about her 25 year career in cinema, her new film Pain and Glory, the influence filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has had on her career, her life outside Hollywood and how #TimesUp is only the beginning of the fight for equality.Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2PtSDCv
Brittany Runs a Marathon at 51Fest with Brittany ONeil and Ophira Eisenberg Women in the World 2019-08-09 | New York Premiere. Hilarious, outgoing and always up for a good time, New Yorker Brittany Forgler is everybody’s best friend ― except maybe her own. At 27, her hard-partying ways, chronic underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her, but when she stops by a doctor’s office to score some Adderall, she gets slapped with a prescription she never wanted: Get healthy. Too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit’s at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to lace up her sneakers and run one block. The next day, she runs two. And after finishing her first mile, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: running in the New York City Marathon. Winner of the Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, this uproarious, irreverent and surprisingly emotional comedy was inspired by real events. The irresistible cast, led by Jillian Bell, lends heart and soul to an inspirational story of a party girl who finally finds real friends — and dignity — by taking control of her future, one city block at a time. Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo. An Amazon Studios release.Post-screening conversation with real-life subject Brittany O’Neill and Ophira Eisenberg, host of NPR’s “Ask Me Another”.For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
Official Secrets at 51Fest with Katharine Gun, Amy Goodman, & Lydia Polgreen Women in the World 2019-08-09 | New York Premiere. Based on actual events, Official Secrets tells the remarkable story of Katharine Gun and her effort to stop an illegal war. In 2003 at her job as a British intelligence specialist, Gun (Keira Knightley) comes across a disturbing email from the US National Security Agency division chief: a request for UK assistance in blackmailing members of the United Nations Security Council into endorsing an invasion of Iraq. Shocked, she makes a decision that will change her life and put her family in danger. Gun leaks the email to the press, setting off a chain of events that exposes an international conspiracy and lands her in custody, charged under Britain’s Official Secrets Act. The movie is part political thriller and part personal journey as Gun navigates and endures the consequences faced by an ordinary person committing an extraordinary act. Knightley beautifully captures the moral complexity and vulnerability of a high-stakes whistleblower whose fight against government misinformation remains unnervingly relevant. The powerhouse cast includes Matt Smith as journalist Martin Bright and Ralph Fiennes as a human rights lawyer who steps in to defend Gun. Directed by Gavin Hood. An IFC Films release.Post-screening conversation with real-life subject Katharine Gun and Democracy Now! Host Amy Goodman, moderated by Huffpost editor-in-chief Lydia Polgreen.For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
SUPERMAJORITY at 51Fest with Cecile Richards, Katherine Grainger, Ai-jen Poo & Yoruba Richens Women in the World 2019-08-09 | Tina Brown in conversation with Supermajority co-founders Cecile Richards and Ai-jen Poo, and Katherine Grainger, Partner, Civitas Public Affairs Group, plus a sneak preview from the upcoming documentary, And She Could Be Next, presented by Yoruba Richen, one of the film’s team of storytellers. For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
UNTOUCHABLE at 51Fest with Ursula Macfarlane, Hope D’Amore, Erika Rosenbaum, & Charlotte Alter Women in the World 2019-08-07 | New York Premiere. The inside story of the meteoric rise and shocking fall of movie titan Harvey Weinstein, Untouchable reveals how Weinstein acquired and deployed his formidable power over decades, exploring both the method and the collateral damage of his alleged abuses. Ursula Macfarlane’s documentary begins by giving context to the scandal and chronicling the rise and domination of Miramax and The Weinstein Company. Former employees re-examine what they thought they knew, and speak of their sense of shame and ‘survivor’s guilt’. But it is most impactful when the women who Weinstein allegedly harmed give their painfully frank accounts of what the alleged abuse did to their lives – physically, emotionally, professionally and financially. Compelling interviews with Rosanna Arquette, Hope D’Amore, Paz de la Huerta, Erika Rosenbaum and others underline how the wounds Weinstein allegedly inflicted, and the shame and guilt that have festered for years, continue to blight lives. Through the power of personal storytelling, Untouchable makes clear the vital importance of the #MeToo movement and the entertainment industry’s long overdue cultural reckoning. A haunting parable for our times, the film is also a beacon call for future generations.Directed by Ursula Macfarlane. A Hulu releasePost-screening conversation with director Ursula Macfarlane and subjects Hope D’Amore and Erika Rosenbaum, moderated by Charlotte Alter, TIME, National Correspondent.For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
For Sama at 51Fest with Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts, Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, & Anne Barnard Women in the World 2019-08-02 | New York Premiere. Framed as a love letter from a young mother to her newborn daughter, For Sama is a personal, epic journey into a woman’s experience of war. It tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life, love, family and work through five years of violent uprising in Syria. As a journalist who has been active in the struggle against the regime, al-Kateab is faced with the heart-wrenching choice of leaving the rebel-held city of Aleppo to protect her baby or staying to continue to fight for freedom. The documentary matter-of-factly presents the toll that the harsh realities and chaos of war take on the day-to-day lives of ordinary men, women and children. Intense sequences vividly capture the determination and heartbreak of resistance fighters and medical professionals, including al-Kateab’s husband, Hamza. Brave and bold storytelling choices and first hand access make this a war doc like you’ve never seen before, up close and through a female lens. For Sama has been recognized with numerous awards, including the L’Oeil D’Or for Best Documentary at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. A PBS Distribution/Frontline release.After the screening filmmakers Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts and subject Dr. Hamza al-Kateab will be interviewed by Anne Barnard who led coverage of the war in Syria for the New York Times from 2012 to 2018, as Beirut bureau chief.For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivans at 51Fest: Janice Engel + Kathleen Turner Women in the World 2019-08-02 | New York Premiere. Media firebrand Molly Ivins was six feet of Texas trouble who, despite her Houston pedigree, took on Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it. Best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist, and a popular TV pundit, Molly had a nation of “fans” and “frenemies.” She courageously spoke truth to power, but always served up her reportage with a heaping dollop of humor. Her razor-sharp wit left both sides of the aisle laughing and craving her coverage. At the height of her popularity, 400 newspapers carried her column. When she died of breast cancer in 2007, the nation lost a true champion and a woman who seemed to be afraid of nothing. Director Janice Engel’s vibrant portrait combines fascinating archival footage with interviews with many of the notable figures Ivins influenced, from Rachel Maddow to Dan Rather and Cecile Richards (also attending 51Fest for a Spotlight conversation about her new political organization, Supermajority). Who today could fill Molly Ivins’ size-12 shoes? Why all of us, of course, as she herself would be the first to insist. And in times like these, a little Molly Ivins-style hell-raising might be exactly what we need.Directed by Janice Engel. A Magnolia Pictures release.Post-screening conversation with director Janice Engel and actor Kathleen Turner, who played Ivins in the one-woman show Red Hot Patriot, moderated by Rachel Dry, a deputy politics editor at The New York Times.For more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
Kathy Griffin interviewed by Tina Brown at 51Fest: A Hell of a Story Women in the World 2019-08-02 | New York Premiere. Award-winning comedian, actress, and author Kathy Griffin laughs in the face of, well… everything, including controversy. But she faced her greatest storm by far in 2017 when an infamous photo of Griffin holding a mask with President Trump’s likeness went viral on a global scale. Within days, Griffin was fired, abandoned by friends, and soon became the subject of two federal investigations, ultimately having to defend herself under oath. Unbowed, Griffin created a new stand-up act, captured in this new docu-comedy, out of her life-rattling experience as a First Amendment warrior. If you think this is only the story of a D-List celebrity, think again: Griffin defiantly (and hilariously) represents all Americans in defending her right to free speech.Post-screening conversation with Kathy Griffin and Tina BrownFor more information about 51Fest, please visit: www.51Fest.org
51Fest Trailer (2019) Women in the World 2019-07-09 | 51Fest: The Female Majority on ScreenJuly 18-21 2019NYCJoin us to celebrate the female majority at the first-ever 51Fest – a film festival presented by Women in the World and the IFC Center. While the films may differ by genre and country of origin, they’re united by one thing: all put women in their rightful place at the center of the story.From July 18th - 21st we’ll be hosting 11 premieres and previews, including the first New York showing of After the Wedding starring Julianne Moore, For Sama, the powerful documentary about the Syrian war that took home the top prize at Cannes this year, and A Hell of A Story – an all-access adventure into how comedian Kathy Griffin’s life changed after that Trump photo.And because this is Women in the World, you know there’s no way we’re letting you or our special guests leave without a righteous discussion. Each film will be followed by a post-screening conversation with its stars, directors, and experts on the subjects at hand including Julianne Moore, Kathy Griffin, Cecile Richards, HuffPost editor-in-chief Lydia Polgreen, Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, and so many other heroes of ours.So, when will we see you? Line up and ticket info here: 51fest.org/lineup
Warriors For Truth: Women Journalists Fight Fake News Women in the World 2019-04-29 | Writer for The Guardian and Observer Carole Cadwalladr, CEO and executive editor of Rappler Maria Ressa, and New Delhi-based TV journalist Barkha Dutt join moderator Kara Swisher, co-founder of Recode, for a discussion on how individuals -- and governments -- are weaponizing information and social media.
Bryan Cranston: Why I ignored my mothers signs of Alzheimers at first Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Bryan Cranston talked about getting irritated with his mother when she began showing signs of Alzheimer's.
Hillary Clinton: Our biggest challenge is to protect the Affordable Care Act Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, former Secretary of State said that Obamacare needs all of our support to protect it from the Trump administration.
Hillary Clinton: You would not be separating families if you really wanted to solve immigration Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told CNN's Fareed Zakaria she believes there are people on both sides of the immigration debate using it for political gain.
Hillary Clinton: Were in a Twilight Zone on Mueller Report Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that her experience working on the impeachment case against Richard Nixon taught her that you need all the facts.
Hillary Clinton: Other countries respect America because of what we represent Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Hillary Clinton told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it's America's values, and not just its military, that keep our homeland safe.
Hillary Clinton: Nancy Pelosi is an effective, tough woman Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Hillary Clinton, interviewed by CNN's Fareed Zakaria, sang the praises of the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, and her leadership of the freshmen women members of congress.
Hillary Clinton Interviewed by Fareed Zakaria at the 2019 Women in the World Summit Women in the World 2019-04-14 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was interviewed by CNN's Fareed Zakaria about respect for American values, the Mueller Report, and how women can make an impact.
Women in the Worlds Final Performance: The Resistance Revival Chorus Women in the World 2019-04-12 | The Resistance Revival Chorus delivers a stunning performance to bring the 2019 Women in the World Summit to a close.
A Conversation with Glenda Jackson Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor and former member of the British Parliament Glenda Jackson speaks with Tina Brown, founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media/Women in the World, about her recent award-winning performances as King Lear, her career in politics, and the #MeToo movement.
Glenda Jackson: Did we really not know what was going on? Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor and former member of the British Parliament Glenda Jackson tells founder Tina Brown that she feels there's an element of hypocrisy to the #MeToo movement.
Glenda Jackson: I accused my mother once of giving me overdeveloped sense of responsibility Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor and former member of the British Parliament Glenda Jackson says she grew up as the eldest of four children -- and that she was tasked with taking care of all of them.
Glenda Jackson: They glared at the women and said: Oh, we know what youre up to Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor and former member of the British Parliament Glenda Jackson recalls a fellow woman parliamentarian having her idea ignored by an all-male committee -- only for a man to repeat the same idea minutes later and receive accolades.
Toyotas Mothers of Invention Special Presentation: Jacquelyn Birdsall Women in the World 2019-04-12 | Jacquelyn Birdsall, senior engineer for Toyota Motor North America research and development, leads a special presentation for Toyota's Mother of Invention program.
Toyotas Mothers of Invention: BioCellection Women in the World 2019-04-12 | Miranda Wang, co-founder and CEO of BioCellection Inc., and Jeanny Yao, co-founder and COO of BioCellection Inc. speak with moderator Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani, host of HuffPost's "Between You and Me," about their efforts to help solve the world's escalating plastic crisis.
Tina Browns 2019 Women in the World Summit Farewell Women in the World 2019-04-12 | Tina Brown, founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media/Women in the World, thanks attendees for supporting the 2019 Women in the World Summit in New York.
A Conversation with Adwoa Aboah Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk, speaks with moderator Audrey Gelman, co-founder and CEO of The Wing, about her efforts to provide safe spaces and emotional support for girls and women.
Adwoa Aboah: Challenge stereotypes, fight inequality and change the world around us Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk, says that her organization is designed to "create safe spaces on and offline for people around world to share, listen, and support without judgement or shame."
Adwoa Aboah: Girls want to speak about what’s going on in their lives Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk, says that discussions at Gurls Talk can go on for hours at a time as girls embrace the opportunity to "speak their truth."
Adwoa Aboah: In my family, there was no space for talking about emotions Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk, says she developed manic depression and anxiety as an adolescent due to the lack of any emotional outlets. That experience, she explained, inspired her to create Gurls Talk to provide the outlet she never had.
Bryan Cranston: New Frontiers in Brain Health Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor Bryan Cranston and Roberta Diaz Brinton, director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science, discuss the manifold problems caused by Alzheimer's disease with moderator Deborah Roberts, an ABC News Correspondent.
Bryan Cranston: We can develop more sensitive and compassionate men Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, actor Bryan Cranston said that the burden of providing emotional support for others -- and physical care for the elderly -- is currently borne almost entirely by women.
Bryan Cranston: Nurses told me my mother consummated her relationship with a fellow patient Women in the World 2019-04-12 | Actor Bryan Cranston said at the 2019 Women in the World Summit that despite the damage done by Alzheimer's to his mother, he was relieved to know that she was still interested in relationships and retained an "aspect of real humanity."
Roberta Diaz Brinton: Your metabolic and vascular health is in fact your brain health Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Roberta Diaz Brinton, director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science, explained that the brain uses a disproportionate amount of the body's energy and oxygen, meaning that any negative impact to the circulatory system is felt deeply by the brain.
Jillian Mercado: The New Model for Diversity Women in the World 2019-04-12 | Jillian Mercado, model and disabilities activist, speaks with moderator Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani, host of Huffpost's "Between You and Me," about the obstacles faced by disabled women in the fashion world.
Humans For Sale: Trafficking and Slavery in the U.S. Women in the World 2019-04-12 | At the 2019 Women in the World Summit, Cindy McCain, chairman of the board of The McCain Institute for International Leadership; Sharon Cooper, CEO and founder of Developmental and Forensic Pediatrics, P.A.; and Nicole Bell, CEO and founder of Living in Freedom Together, join moderator Cynthia McFadden, senior investigative and legal correspondent for NBC News for a discussion on a largely unacknowledged epidemic of human trafficking in America.
