Women Making History Film Series

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To highlight March being Women’s History Month, the Homewood Public Library is hosting a film series that puts the spotlight on several women who have made significant contributions to our society and culture. All films will be screened in the Large Auditorium and popcorn/refreshments will be served. This film series is completely free.

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise                                                                                                 

Tuesday, March 5, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Large Auditorium                                                 

The story of iconic writer, poet, actress, and activist Maya Angelou.

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 Jane                                                                                                                                               

Tuesday, March 12, from 3:30-5 p.m. Large Auditorium                                                         

The life and work of renowned primatology scientist Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees.

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 He Named Me Malala                                                                                                               

Tuesday, March 19, from 3:30-5 p.m. Large Auditorium                                                         

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai.

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Top Secret Rosies                                                                                                                             

Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Large Auditorium                                                   

In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age.