A Celebration of Women and Leadership

Film is a medium known to nearly all people in nearly every part of the world. And films have power. They create conversation. They reveal truths. They inspire. Through feature films, documentaries, and shorts, the Festival will explore what makes a leader. Read more »
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Producer Lisa Cortes at the Athena Film Festival

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    Pariah Producer Nekisa Cooper at the Athena Film Festival

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      GODDESSES ONSCREEN AND OFF AT THE ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL – Elle.com

      The Athena Film Festival—which kicks off today in New York City—isn’t the first to focus on women, but it’s one of the few that can boast a line-up that includes Julie Taymor, Diablo Cody, Liz Meriwether, and even My So-Called …

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        Apache 8 tells the story of an all-women firefighter crew from the White Mountain Apache Tribe who have been fighting wildfires in Arizona and throughout the U.S. for over 30 years. Extraordinary women from different generations of the Apache 8 crew share their personal stories with humor and tenderness. They speak of hardship and loss, family and community, and the pride they share in being a firefighter from Fort Apache.

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