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Brown Bag Biography: “The Making of Reel Wāhine of 51���׻���‘i”

The Center for Biographical Research presents: “The Making of Reel Wāhine of 51���׻���‘i” / Thursday, February 3 at 12PM to 1:15PM (HST) on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 936 7791 2215 Password: 184444 Meeting link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93677912215 / Cosponsored by Hamilton Library, the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, the Academy for Creative Media, Hui ʻĀina Pilipili: Native 51���׻���ian Initiative, the 51���׻���ʻinuiākea School of 51���׻���ian Knowledge, the School of Communications, the Center for Oral History, the Departments of Ethnic Studies, Political Science, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the University of 51���׻���‘i West Oʻahu Academy for Creative Media / Join us for a conversation with the wāhine in front of and behind the camera of Reel Wāhine of 51���׻���‘i 3 - a film series that redresses gender inequity in the film industry by documenting the real-life stories of 51���׻���‘i women filmmakers through a female gaze. Filmed by all-women crews, these short portraits reveal untold stories of local activists and artists who preserve 51���׻���‘i's history and culture through film. / Vera Zambonelli, executive director of 51���׻���‘i Women in Filmmaking, and lecturer at the Academy for Creative Media UH West O‘ahu; co-producer of the series and director of 4 portraits. / Shirley Thompson, a passionate storyteller and a seasoned documentary producer, writer, and editor; co-producer of the series and director of 4 portraits. / Meleanna Aluli Meyer, visual artist and filmmaker known for her documentaries which focus on building pride, understanding, and support for 51���׻���ian families and culture. / Joy Chong-Stannard, live television and documentary director whose career spans 40 years in public television.

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Center for Biographical Research , Mānoa Campus

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Zoë E. Sprott, (808) 956-3774, gabiog@hawaii.edu,