This Changes Everything
Told first-hand by some of the industry's leading voices, including Executive Producer Geena Davis, Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Taraji P Henson and others of the Time's Up and #MeToo Movements, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING is a feature documentary that uncovers what is behind one of the most confounding dilemmas in the entertainment industry - the under-representation and misrepresentation of women. It takes an incisive look behind and in front of the camera, into the historical and empirical evidence, and systemic forces that foster gender discrimination and reinforce disparities in our culture.
Director Tom Donahue illuminates and unpacks an inherently misogynistic Hollywood machine. The film is a powerful call to action for changing the current patriarchal paradigm to an inclusive gender equal society, seeking and proposing solutions from inside Hollywood and around the world.
There was a post-screening discussion at the Sedona event with director Tom Donahue, producer Ilan Arboleda and cast member Maria Giese. Followed by a Reel Experience.
"Progress will happen when men take a stand. It's the chivalry of the 21st century." - Meryl Streep, Actor
"Media has the power to educate, to shape people's thoughts. It also has an incredible power when you get to see someone like you on screen." - Shonda Rhimes, Producer
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING garnered rave reviews and standing ovations from audiences and critics at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. Both Sedona screenings went to rush line - with more standing ovations!
A day honoring Women's Voices in Action
ILLUMINATE's year-round CineMatters Series is a curated collection of single night screenings of the year's best conscious films paired with exciting events, immersive Reel Healings, illuminating panels and/or spotlight guests.
The first CineMatters event of the season, "Women's Voices in Action," is a statewide call to action for women's empowerment and took place January 11th, 2019, featuring the film THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. The film also inspired our conscious action campaign 1000 Acts of Courage.
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