UpDate - Vol. 14, No. 20, Page 5
February 16, 1995
Womens' history, lives focus of annual film series

     Women's History/Women's Lives" is the topic of a film series
which will focus on historical and social issues affecting the lives
of women. The films-all of which will be presented at 7 p.m. in 100
Kirkbride Lecture Hall-are selected to illustrate both national and
international issues and diversity among women. Speakers will address
the issues raised in the films and discussions follow each film.


Fire Eyes
     Without sensationalism, this film explores the custom of female
genital mutilation, its origins and its current forms. Produced by an
African woman, and featuring interviews with both women and men, Fire
Eyes sheds light on an ancient practice and raises important questions
about its continuance in the modern world
     Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21
     Speaker: To be announced


In The Game
     A winning coach, an undefeated team, a national basketball
championship. It sounds like a familiar success story. But when the
coach and players are women, what does success mean? Come to cheer for
some outstanding athletes and to think about the issues their stories
raise.
     Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28
     Speakers: Barbara Kelly, professor, Physical Education Program;
        Mary Ann Hitchens, associate director, Intercollegiate
        Athletics Program, and others to be announced.


Homeless Women
     This film shatters any images the term may bring to mind. It
follows the life of six women without homes, all of whom are educated,
articulate and well groomed, all of whom were once middle class. These
women challenge our notions of who can feel secure in our society.
     Date: Tuesday, March 7
     Speaker: Rev. Elisa Diller, formerly staff to council, Inter-
        Agency Council on the Homeless.


Out in Suburbia
     This honest and revealing documentary dispels stereotypes about
lesbians in modern America. Eleven women discuss their everyday lives
in local neighborhoods, covering issues ranging from marriage and
motherhood to discrimination and female roles.
     Date: Tuesday, March 14
     Speakers: Catherine Simile, Women's Studies Interdisciplinary
        Program and chairperson of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Concerns
        Caucus


Ripples of Change
     During the 1970s, Japanese women participated in a movement they
termed "woman lib," a counterpart to feminist activism in the west. By
searching out the stories of women who participated in "woman lib,"
this film presents a fascinating and surprisingly varied portrait of
women in contemporary Japan.
     Date: Tuesday, March 21
     Speaker: Denise O'Brien, Deptartment of Anthropology, Temple
        University