Celebration of Women in Film
A Celebration of Women in Film
MISS POTTER
with speakers
Carmen Curtis and Judith Hedgpeth
Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Front Row Theater
Dougherty Station Community Center, San Ramon
Proceeds go to AAUW'S Non-Profit Educational Opportunities Fund
A Celebration of Women in Film will show the movie Miss Potter, the true story of Beatrix Potter,
best known for writing and illustrating a series of books for children featuring the unforgettable
characters of Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and many others.
This enchanting film, set in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
stars Renee Zellweger as Miss Potter, Ewan McGregor as her first love and business partner, and
Emily Watson as her best friend and confidante. The famous author's story is especially relevant to
21st-century audiences, who will appreciate her aspirations and perseverance and cheer her lasting
and remarkable legacy as both an author and conservationist.
The movie chronicles the first 40 years of this talented woman's life.
Our speakers-Carmen Curtis and Judith Hedgpeth, members of the Beatrix Potter Society—will enrich the
evening by sharing their insight into the last 40 years of Ms. Potter's life. She had a passion for
and actively contributed to both land conservation and animal preservation. After the movie, they will
lead a discussion and answer questions.
Committee Members
A great turnout in the Front Row Theater
Refreshments - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Carmen Curtis and Judith Hedgpeth - our guest speakers Peter Rabbit
"The diversity of our sponsors indicates the broad appeal of AAUW'S mission to further women's educational opportunities and to remove barriers that block women from full equality," said Andrea Gibson, co-chair of the organizing committee.
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