Raising Hell:
Jennifer
Lawrence’s scathing take-down of the Hollywood
gender pay gap is just what we need – high profile women who can command serious
media attention need to bring this outrageous inequity to light. By the way,
she wrote it for Lena Dunham’s new Lenny Letter e-newsletter. You should subscribe – only a few
issues in, it’s featured great interviews with Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem
and more.
Writing Room:
Women
& Hollywood talked to screenwriter
Emma Donoghue about her “deeply feminist” film Room,
which she adapted from her novel. Many NYWIFT members attended free screenings
of this film last week – they say it’s incredibly powerful.
Join
us: This is a fantastic time to join our dynamic community of successful
women calling the shots! Join
NYWIFT during our Fall Membership Drive (through December 1st)
and save 50% off the initiation fee and attend our Muse Awards luncheon for the
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