Episode 83: Why does Feminist Filmmaking Matter?
April 3, 2019
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Episode 83 · April 3, 2019
Episode 83: Why does Feminist Filmmaking Matter?
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<p>Are you a fan of women directed films? There is a clear and obvious need for more female directed and produced films. So, we are thrilled to have feminist filmmaker <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-rivera-421681153/">Kelly-Ann Rivera</a> join WokeNFree to share her story and why she became a filmmaker. Don’t forget to share the episode and join the conversation by sharing your comments below! ----more---- </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If there’s specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can’t change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies.” - Kathryn Bigelow</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Meet Kelly-Ann Rivera </p>
<p>Kelly-Ann Rivera is a feminist filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She recently graduated from film studies and plans to go to graduate school to study women, gender, and sexuality studies. She has her own business as an <a href="https://www.arbonne.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/home.aspx">Arbonne</a> Independent Consultant and negotiating her way through life with self-growth and meditation. Additionally, she is the Director of Film Production for <a href="https://www.longislandgirltalk.org/contact-us">Long Island Girl Talk</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Connect with Kelly-Ann on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kellyann.rivera.58">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefeministboricua/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thefeministbori">Twitter</a></p>
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<p>Music Credits:</p>
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<li>Music Intro/Outro: “Thoughts” by Killah Smilez</li>
<li>Music Outro: “Explained” by Killah Smilez</li>
<li>Make sure you check out the Killah Smilez song on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Killah-Smilez/dp/B078L6TP7M/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Energy+killah+smilez&qid=1556581300&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull">Amazon </a></li>
<li>Catch the music video by Killah Smilez <a href="https://youtu.be/l8_Isjsfy9U">HERE</a></li>
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