Threading the Needle is a film series coordinated by the Women’s Studies Program to serve as an extension of the classroom, examining the cultural and social construction of gender by exploring the history, experiences and contributions of women to society, and studies the influences of gender on the lives of women and men.
Documentary films serve an important community function by affirming lives, making the invisible, visible, and educating others about the stories and histories of people. By preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse efforts of women we continue to breakdown stereotypes and question that which shapes all our lives. This documentary series highlights topics and debates, past and present, now being discussed in classes across the Texas Tech University campus.
Spring 2009
Differing Perspectives, Differing Bodies
A documentary film series discussion bringing awareness of eating disorders and body image to the forefront of our community. As part of the awareness week, "Feed Your Body and Soul" hosted by the Student Counseling Center, along with other university departments, this film series acts as part of the discussion to promote different aspects of physical, mental and emotional health and wellness.
Films Featured:
THIN (2006)
DISfigured (2008)
FAT: What No One Is Telling You (2007)
Fall 2008
Passing the Reins of Leadership
This film series told the story of the great social movement in American history. It is difficult to imagine now, a time when women were largely removed by custom, practice, and law from the formal political rights and responsibilities that supported and sustained our nation's young deocracy. By showcasing the history of the women's movement, women running for president, and the fforts by women to continue the charge for equal rights in American life, this documentary series highlighted topics and debates, past and present, now being discussed in classes across the Texas Tech University campus.
Films Featured:
One Woman, One Vote (1995)
CHISHOLM '72 Unbought & Unbossed (2003)
Sisters of '77 (2005)
Spring 2008
Queer Reels and Real Topics
A documentary film series discussion emphasizing the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender experiences highlighting
topics and debates concerning current events past and present.
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the School of Art.
Films Featured:
Before Stonewall
Paragraph 175
Celluloid Closet
Small Town Gay Bars |
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