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Questions? Contact impact producer Lillian Dignan by email at lillie@trimtab.media – or by phone at (415) 938-7628
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Film Trailer
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Film Overview
Short Synopsis
On January 21, 2017, people across this country came together to stand up for causes they believe in. It grew into the largest one-day protest in American history.
Standard Synopsis
WOMEN’S MARCH is a story about democracy, human rights, and what it means to stand up for your values in America today. On January 21, 2017, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington, DC. That same day, hundreds of sister marches took place across the country and around the world.
Shot on location in five U.S. cities, the film explores several women’s motivation to march. For some people, it was their first time marching. For others, it was the continuation of a decades-long fight for human rights, dignity, and justice. For all, it was an opportunity to make their voices heard.
It grew into the largest one-day protest in American history.
Extended Synopsis
This documentary film is a story about democracy, human rights, and what it means to stand up for your values in America today. On January 21, 2017, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington, DC. That same day, hundreds of sister marches took place across the country and around the world. It grew into the largest one-day protest in American history.
Shot on location in five U.S. cities, the film shares firsthand experiences of the day from individual participants.
From marches in Boston, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Rosa, and Washington D.C., the film explores several individual women’s stories and their motivations to march. For some people, it was their first time marching. For others, it was the continuation of a decades-long fight for human rights, dignity, and justice. For all, it was an opportunity to make their voices heard.
The film also features public figures like Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Gloria Steinem, and Malkia Cyril.
Featured in the Film
Speakers
Elizabeth Warren – US Senator (MA)
Kamala Harris – US Senator (CA)
Gloria Steinem – Writer, Lecturer, & Political Activist
Malkia Cyril – Executive Director of the Center for Media Justice
Lead Stories
Angela Washington (San Francisco)
Maya Washington (San Francisco)
Bello April (Boston)
Gretchen Goldman (Washington, DC)
Lila Samady (Oakland)
Shira Hadditt (Santa Rosa)
Filmmaker Biographies
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Director & Co-Producer | Mischa Hedges
Mischa Hedges is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, as well as Founder and Chief Storyteller of TrimTab Media. His passion is telling stories that raise awareness of social and environmental issues and inspire people to take positive action. Co-producing Women’s March as his fifth documentary film, Mischa brings over a decade of experience in creating award-winning documentaries, commercials, and online videos.
Co-Producer & Finishing Editor | Michelle Olivera
Michelle Olivera is committed to telling meaningful and moving stories, focused on health and human interest. As an independent producer and Lead Editor at TrimTab Media, she uses her background in journalism to shape her storytelling process. She brings a decade of experience in documentary video production to this work.
Co-Producer | Iliani Matisse
Iliani Matisse is an award-winning producer in broadcast, corporate and commercial work. A co-founder of TrimTab Media in 2011, she now supports and expands the team’s mission with her wealth of creative sensibilities and professional expertise. Iliani excels at forging partnerships, provides leadership in the face of chaos, rises to any offered challenge, and always seeks the opportunity to collaborate.
Contact
Contact impact producer Lillian Dignan by email at lillie@trimtab.media – or by phone at (415) 938-7628
- Official website | WomensMarchFilm.com
- Facebook | facebook.com/womensmarchfilm
- Twitter | @trimtabmedia
- Contact us on our website