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A Feminist Lens Trailer

A Feminist Lens Trailer

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ABOUT THE FILM

A Feminist Lens: The Art & Activism of Photographer Joan Roth is an intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed photographer Joan Roth. The film focuses on five decades of Roth’s pioneering photography, in which she used her camera to advocate for homeless women in New York City, documented leaders in the U.S. Women’s Movement from the 1970s through today, and illuminated the diverse lives of Jewish women around the world.

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Festivals and Screenings

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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Screen Our Film

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JOAN ROTH EXHIBIT TO OPEN JERUSALEM BIENNALE 2024

March 4, New York - Joan Roth’s photography will be featured at the upcoming Jerusalem Biennale.  Here Exhibit on Jewish Women: A World of Tradition and Change will be the opening exhibit at the Jerusalem Biennale on March 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Black Box Gallery, 97 Jaffa Street. Her work is also featured in the Women’s Art Salon exhibit. 

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PRESS RELEASE HERE

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JOAN'S PHILOSOPHY

Joan Roth has dedicated her life to raising awareness of women’s plight and activism, which is the central focus of this film.  Roth, herself a feminist icon, chose to prioritize making women visible versus fame and fortune.  The film lifts up the experience of the women’s movement, advocates, and diverse Jewish women worldwide and is narrated by top feminist icons. This film is written and produced by Joan’s daughter to ensure her mother’s legacy in hopes it will be an inspiration to other women who are on the frontlines of today’s challenges for women’s equality and reproductive rights.

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The Filmmakers 

Melanie Roth Gorelick (Executive Producer/Writer) and Pamela French (Producer/Director), have been friends since childhood. They came to this project as a work of love to celebrate the life of Joan Roth. ​They are excited to share this short film about Joan's legacy with the world.

Thank you for the generous donations of, Marjorie Krasnick, The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation, and The Dobkin Family Foundation 

 

Fiscal Sponsor, Jewish Womens Foundation of New York.

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