Category - Video Conferences

Writer, director, and producer J.J. Abrams shares his comments on #MeToo, the generation of women who are changing the world, and women who inspire him. Abrams was honored with the Athena Leading Man Award at Barnard College’s eighth annual Athena Film Festival, which showcased films about strong and courageous women.

Helen Clark, the former prime minister of New Zealand, shares her comments at Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival on #MeToo, the generation of women who are changing the world, and the woman who inspires her. Clark hosted a screening of her documentary at the eighth annual festival that showcases films about strong and courageous women.

Comedian and cabaret artist Bridget Everett shares her comments on #MeToo, the generation of women who are changing the world, and the women who inspire her. Everett was honored with the Athena Breakthrough Award at Barnard College’s eighth annual Athena Film Festival, which showcased films about strong and courageous women.

Director and producer Barbara Kopple, winner of the Laura Ziskin Lifetime Achievement award at Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival 2018, comments on her inspiration, provides advice for women, and shares her thoughts on the MeToo# movement.

Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival 2018 welcomed tennis legend Billie Jean King, who shares her thoughts on #MeToo, the empowered generation of women who are changing the world, and the woman who inspires her. The festival showcases films presenting strong and courageous women.

Writer and director Amma Asante shares her comments on #MeToo, the generation of women who are changing the world, and the woman who inspires her. Asante was honored with the Athena Award at Barnard College’s eighth annual Athena Film Festival, which showcased films about strong and courageous women.