Women of '69, Unboxed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Women of '69, Unboxed |
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| Directed by | Peter Barton |
| Produced by | Liz Roman Gallese |
| Release date(s) | April 26, 2014 (Saratoga Film Forum) |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Women of '69, Unboxed is a 2014 documentary film. It was made by director Peter Barton and producer Liz Roman Gallese. The movie is about 19 women who graduated from Skidmore College in 1969. Back then, Skidmore was a college only for women. The film won two awards at film festivals and was well-liked by many people.
About the Film: Women of '69, Unboxed
This film tells the story of 19 women. They all graduated from Skidmore College in 1969. Instead of a regular yearbook, they had a "year box." This box held photos of their college experiences.
What the Film Shows
The director, Peter Barton, interviewed these women when they were about 65 years old. He also talked to some of the men they knew in college. This included their teachers. The film shows different interviews, mixed with old photos of the women as students. Liz Roman Gallese, one of the producers, was actually one of the women who graduated in 1969.
The movie explores important topics for women. These include choices about marriage, jobs, and having children. The main focus is on how these women are living their lives now. In 1971, Skidmore College started accepting men too.
Where the Film Was Shown
Women of '69, Unboxed was shown at several film festivals. These included the Woods Hole Film Festival in Cape Cod. It was also shown at the Women’s International Film and Arts Festival in Miami, Florida. Other festivals included the Queens World Film Festival in New York City and the New York City Independent Film Festival.
The film also aired on TV. It was shown on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN-TV) on July 5, 2015. Later, on March 29, 2016, it aired on WNED in Buffalo, New York. It was also shown on WBFO in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
