Reese Witherspoon Carries Torch For Women At American Cinematheque Tribute; Katzenberg Receives Sid Grauman Award

Tonight’s 2015 American Cinematheque tribute to Reese Witherspoon wasn’t just about her multi-faceted resume from Election to Wild. For those taking the podium at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza ballroom — many of whom heralded the actress as a sister, mother, boss, champion and crusader — Witherspoon’s near 25-year career has been about breaking ceilings both as an actress and producer. She stands as one of the few women lauded by the Cinematheque, her predecessors being Bette Midler (1987), Jodie Foster (1999), Nicole Kidman (2003) and Julia Roberts (2007). Read More…