LOS
ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ERA Coalition
Forward is proud to announce a very special event and the
Hollywood premiere of the
award-winning film "Still Working 9 to 5" by filmmakers
Camille Hardman and Gary Lane
in honor of women's equality trailblazers Lily Tomlin, Jane
Fonda, and Dolly Parton. The
gala event will take place in Hollywood on Wednesday,
May 29th, 2024, at the prestigious Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center,
Renberg Theatre.
The evening will commence with a Red carpet and VIP reception at
6:30 PM followed by the award
ceremony and panel discussion. The highlight of the night will be
the screening of "Still Working 9 to 5" featuring Jane Fonda, Lily
Tomlin, Dolly Parton,
Dabney Coleman, Allison Janney, and Rita
Moreno, which explores the ongoing struggle for women's
rights in the workplace. The film advocates for the ratification of
the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and reflects on the important
legacy of the iconic comedy "9 to 5."
Jane Fonda "Not that
feminism means that women have to take over, but it means coming
into your own, it means having agency," as said in the film.
Lily Tomlin "We're
still having this same conversation about equal pay. There've been
incremental improvements, but it's hard for a whole stratum of
society to give up its power and its expectations."
Dolly Parton "Who knew
that 44 years later l'd still be working 9 to 5. I believed then,
and I believe now that every person deserves to be paid fairly for
their work… no matter who they are. I think this documentary
(Still Working 9 to 5) shows that the struggle continues and that
we all need to do our part to help make things better for
everybody."
Zakiya Thomas, President
and CEO of the ERA Coalition Forward. says "this premiere not only
celebrates the enduring legacy of '9 to 5' but also underscores the
urgency of publishing the Equal Rights Amendment to ensure sex
equality for all."
In addition to the screening, guests will have the opportunity
to enjoy a reception in the venue's courtyard. Tickets for the ERA
Coalition Forward Fundraiser & Still Working 9 to 5 Hollywood
Premiere can be purchased through bit.ly/ERACoalition9to5. Proceeds
will go towards supporting the ERA Coalition's advocacy efforts and
initiatives.
About ERA Coalition Forward: The ERA Coalition Forward is
a movement of movements, composed of over 300 partner organizations
across the country, representing 80 million people. From gender,
racial, economic and reproductive justice to LGBTQ+ rights, we
bring together interconnected, intergenerational, and
intersectional organizations under one banner: to advance sex
equality. This is what unites us all. The premiere event also marks
the beginning of the ERA Coalition West Coast convening, making it
a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight for women's rights.
About Still Working 9 to 5: "Still Working 9 to 5" is a
timely and inspiring film by directors Camille Hardman and Gary
Lane, which successfully reunites the original cast,
features an exclusive 9 to 5 duet by Dolly
Parton and Kelly Clarkson,
has a 93% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and won numerous awards
around the world. The filmmakers are planning a social impact
campaign to advance women's equality leading up to a release in the
fall. This entertaining but groundbreaking film not only serves as
a catalyst for dialogue on women in the workplace, but also
underscores the urgency of ratifying the ERA to ensure equality for
all.
Film Trailer. Viewing link available for Still Working 9
to 5 upon request.
Press Photos
Contact: Elisa Parker,
530-205-8664, 377405@email4pr.com
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