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FOR WOMEN (AND MEN!) WHO DARE TO CALL THEMSELVES FEMINISTS

Gretchen Kelbaugh

"Menocracy" trailer

I'd love constructive criticism on this trailer to my upcoming feature documentary on the urgent need for more women in government and how to achieve that. My website is under construction but gives some idea:
www.menocracy.ca

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Gretchen Kelbaugh Comment by Gretchen Kelbaugh on August 10, 2009 at 6:47am
Thanks for the comments Pam and Missiz.
My fear is that I won't be able to find an audience. I know already that most men and even many women glaze over with boredom at the thought of 'women and politics'. I assume that most judges for film festivals must be men as the film/tv industry is still 85% male-run, so I'll be surprised if many festivals choose to play it. So I'm thinking that approaching women's groups, such as Equal Voice in Canada and the Fawcett Society in the UK may be the way to go to find audiences. I think that most women, if presented with this documentary, would come out saying, "Wow. I didn't know things were that bad. I'm angry." My goal is to stimulate people to become active in politics and especially in electoral reform. Our democracy stinks.
Pam Hall Comment by Pam Hall on August 6, 2009 at 10:22am
looks great ... look forward to seeing it and passing it on.
Missiz Comment by Missiz on August 6, 2009 at 5:50am
I can't wait to see this film! Our lack of representation in policy-making and political leadership is truly depressing and infuriating. This is a very important conversation and I wish you every success with this project.

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