Actress Geena Davis says the film “Thelma and Louise” changed the course of her life. At the 125th opening luncheon of the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland on Monday (Sept. 23) at Landerhaven, Davis told a sold-out crowd of about 650 that women’s reaction to the classic film made her realize just how few opportunities there were to see empowered female characters on screen. “When that movie came out, suddenly women wanted to share with me what they thought of the movie, how it impacted them, how many times they saw it,” Davis said. “If I ever needed a lesson in the power of media images, I certainly had it.” Read More…
Actress Geena Davis discusses her passion for gender equality at NCJW/Cleveland luncheon
September 23, 2019