Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's groundbreaking book, HALF THE SKY: TURNING OPPRESSION INTO OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN WORLDWIDE takes on the central moral challenge of the 21st century: the oppression of women and girls worldwide. Take an unforgettable journey with six actress/advocates and New York Times journalist Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope. You will be shocked, outraged, brought to tears. Most important, you will be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the capabilities of women and girls to realize their staggering potential.

HALF THE SKY is a passionate call-to-arms, urging us not only to bear witness to the plight of the world's women, but to help to transform their oppression into opportunity. Our future is in the hands of women, everywhere."

The documentary will be split into 2 separate nights, each session being 2 hours:

--Thursday May 1st @ 8:00 pm (covers gender-based violence in Sierra Leone, sex trafficking in Cambodia, education in Vietnam)

--Sunday May 4th @ 5:00 pm (covers maternal mortality and FGM in Somaliland, intergenerational prostitution in India, and economic empowerment in Kenya)

The event is free to the public although donations will be accepted.  There will be a brief discussion after the film for those interested and materials for how people can help take action. Sister 2 Sister International, a local nonprofit organization,  will have an "adopt a sister" table where people can become sponsors for individual women in Africa who are in need of micro-loan financing. Sponsors will be able to see pictures and read short biographies of the women and personally choose who they support.  In addition there will be artisan jewelry and crafts for sale with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the women artists from Africa and Central America who made them.