Geena Davis, the two-time Academy Award winning actor, is one of Hollywood’s most respected talents, having appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks including Muriel Pritchett in The Accidental Tourist, Thelma in Thelma & Louise, and Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own. She is also a world-class athlete, a member of the genius society Mensa, and is now recognized for her tireless advocacy for women and girls as Founder and Chair of the non-profit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which engages film and television creators to dramatically increase the percentage of female characters, and reduce gender stereotyping, in media made for children.
In her new candid and often hilarious memoir Dying of Politeness, Davis regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent, her eccentric childhood, her relationships, and helping lead the way to gender parity in Hollywood—all while learning to be a little more badass, one role at a time. Join us for a first-hand account of one woman’s journey to fight for herself, and ultimately fighting for women all around the globe.
VIP MEET & GREET: Only Sold through CIFF. A special pre-book promotion champagne reception with Geena Davis. Price includes book and premiere seating. 11:00-11:30am limited tickets.
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