SWAN Day

The SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee co-sponsored a free screening of the documentary Girl Rising on March 30, which coincided with SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event that celebrates women artists. Girl Rising highlights the power of education in changing the lives of girls in developing countries, and the screening was followed by a reception and panel discussion with the filmmakers. Pictured, from left, Avis Boone, SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee; Terry Lawler, executive director, New York Women in Film & Television; leslie Shreve, co-chair, SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee; Veronique Dombje, producer/director.

This article was originally featured in the May 2013 local e-newsletter.