A Moving
Experience
By Judith M. Wilson
F
ilm is a medium that reaches
people in many ways. As
entertainment, it tells stories
and enriches lives, but at its best, it
stimulates discussion and provokes
people to think deeply about
issues as well, increasing their
understanding and often inspiring
them to take action to improve the
world. Viewers in Marin County and
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beyond will have an opportunity to
experience the power of film paired
with conversation on Wednesday,
May 10, when screenings of Mill
Valley filmmaker Tiffany Shlain’s
50/50 Rethinking the Past, Present
& Future of Women + Power take
place in more than 3,000 locations
around the world, including several
locally.
The 20-minute film focuses on the
need for gender balance and will
be the starting point for discussion,
and live streaming of a global panel
in conversation will give further
insight into the topic. “Over 400
studies show that gender equality
is better for everyone,” says Shlain,
47, of Mill Valley, whose inspiration
for a day dedicated to a worldwide
discussion was the 2016 presidential