Women empowerment part of ACTIVE CINEMA MVFF47
Into the Heart of the Mountain part of Mill Valley Film Festival ACTIVE CINEMA – A forum for films united in their commitment to explore the world and its issues, engage audiences, and transform ideas into action for positive change.
By Bernard Boo, MARIN September 20, 2024
Films have the power to change the world… but they need our help. MVFF’s Active Cinema program is a curated selection of six extraordinary documentaries tackling some of the most timely issues impacting our world. But Active Cinema isn’t just about watching great films. “Documentaries are a reflection of society,” says Active Cinema Manager Maribel Guevara. “They inform us, inspire us and create change.”
Women’s empowerment takes center stage in Into the Heart of the Mountain, which follows Buddhist activist Joan Halifax as she promotes gender equality through medicine in the Himalayas. And in Zurawski v Texas, Amanda Zurawski, who spoke at this year’s Democratic National Convention, fights for the reproductive rights of women across the country.
Each screening will be followed by a discussion featuring special guests from the films, and the audience will be given tips on how they can get involved and become part of the solution. “Watching a film in a theater is a wonderful experience,” Guevara says. “But when on top of that you get educated and inspired, it’s doubly amazing.”
Join us for screenings throughout the Festival, support the grassroots activism of the filmmakers, and engage with the admirable work of special guests, co-presenters, and partners.
