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SUMMARY:Shining a Light Film Series: 'Iron Ladies of Liberia' Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:
 Join us for a screening of "Iron Ladies of Liberia" (2009) 
 to be followed by commentary and 
 discussion.\n
 Film Synopsis:\n
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 After surviving 
 a 14-year civil war and a government riddled 
 with corruption, Liberia is ready for 
 change. On Jan. 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf 
 was inaugurated President - the first freely 
 elected female head of state in Africa. Having 
 won a hotly contested election with the 
 overwhelming support of women across Liberia, 
 Sirleaf faces the daunting task of lifting her 
 country from debt and devastation. She turns 
 to a remarkable team of women, appointing 
 them in positions such as police chief, finance 
 minister, minister of justice, commerce minister 
 and minister of gender. 				 \n
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 About 
 the Series:\n
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 In honor of Women's History 
 Month, the African Studies Center, in 
 collaboration with the Center for Gender in a 
 Global Context, presents four films which shine 
 a light on women in Africa and the African 
 Diaspora.\n
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 This film series bring a critical 
 eye to issues impacting women on a day-to-day 
 basis, including leadership, justice 
 and perseverance. By combining these films with 
 critical analysis by experts within and beyond 
 the MSU community, we hope to expand understandings 
 of women throughout the Diaspora.\n
 Sponsored 
 by the African Studies Center, the 
 Center for Gender in a Global Context, the 
 History Department, and African American and 
 African Studies.\n
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 Price: Free and open to the public\n
 Sponsor: African Studies Center\n
 Sponsor's Homepage: http://africa.isp.msu.edu\n
 Contact name: Liz Timbs\n
 Contact email: timbseli@msu.edu\n
LOCATION:RCAH Theatre
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