Women’s Stories: Far and Wide

Trailblazing and women of great courage from right here at home to around the world

August 24, 2024
7-8 PM

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Little Theater
Van Dam Street and 47th Avenue

Xénia

Xenia is trying to interact with her social circle, in search of true communication. Her attempt turns out harder than expected, as she is up against a timeless social phenomenon.

Stylized black and white illustration of a woman with red lips and nails, holding a lit cigarette with smoke, with a red circle behind her. The woman's eyes are obscured by a black bar with the text 'XENIA', and her hair is cracked with a lightning bolt. The poster includes credits and a production company logo.

The Future of Fashion for All: Creating Safe Spaces

The Future of Fashion For All follows Body Haven, a college club centered around body positivity and fat liberation, Rebirth garments, a fashion inclusive non-profit, and countless fashion experts as they tell their story of how the fashion industry has left a harmful and lasting impact on the world and how we as a community can work to change it.

Five diverse young women standing outdoors, with a clear sky and trees in the background. The text at the top reads 'The Future of Fashion for All Creating Safe Spaces'.
Poster featuring a young woman with curly hair and hoop earrings, looking upward with a serious expression, with dark background and blurred lights. Text includes the title '5/3/0', the name 'Dostana Nikolić', and the film creator 'Danilo Stanimirović'.

A Place at the Operating Table

Amidst the vibrant landscapes of Zimbabwe, A Place at the Operating Table offers a glimpse into the world of Dr. Thandi Munai and other remarkable female reconstructive surgeons of the PWRS program. This documentary reveals their inspiring journey to make a lasting impact in underserved communities worldwide. It's a story of courage, determination, and a global mission for healthcare equality.

Close-up photo of a female surgeon wearing a surgical mask and cap, with text for a medical event about a woman surgeon's debut at the United Nations in New York on March 11, 2024.

5/3/2000

During the night, a teenage girl is taking a taxi ride to the neighboring town. After a disturbing ride, and an even worse night at a friend’s birthday party, she is forced to return home with a menacing taxi driver who insists on her sitting in the front seat next to him.