Opening Night Celebration: 15th Annual Women Take the Reel Film Festival

For fifteen years, Women Take the Reel has been a sanctuary for stories that challenge, inspire, and demand change. To kick off our milestone anniversary, we invite you to an evening of unflinching cinema and community connection at the Bartos Theater.

This year’s opening night shines a light on a global crisis hiding in plain sight. We are proud to present the award-winning documentary "The Right Track," directed by Shareen Anderson. This compelling film courageously unearths the hidden realities of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation that lurk in plain sight across North America. Through intimate personal narratives, it amplifies the voices of survivors and highlights the ongoing fight to end these injustices. As Kam Ryan from The Rolling Tape states, “This gripping documentary brings to the forefront voices long silenced. It’s a transformative story that demands our attention and action.”

After the screening, engage in an impactful discussion with director Shareen Anderson and representatives from a local anti-sex trafficking organization. Gain insights into the urgent need for advocacy and learn how you can help create a safer, exploitation-free community.

✨ Opening Night Schedule

• 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Anniversary Kick-off & Refreshments: Connect with fellow advocates, film lovers, and community leaders.
• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Featured Screening: The Right Track (Award-Winning Documentary)
• 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM | Exclusive Q&A: Director Shareen Anderson in conversation with local experts on the front lines of advocacy and justice.

Admission: This screening is free and open to the public.

Reservations: To ensure your seat at the Bartos Theater for this landmark 15th-anniversary event, a ticket is required. Don't miss this chance to be part of a community committed to resilience, justice, and the power of film.

*If you have any accessibility accommodations needed to view the film, please let us know how we can meet your needs. Contact Vanmey: [email protected]

*This annual film festival is a collaborative effort among Women's and Gender Studies departments involved in the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality (as well as select institutions/universities aligned with its mission) that features films about issues relating to gender, race, sexuality, class and/or feminism.

This event would not be possible without the help of the Program in Media Arts & Sciences at the MIT Media Lab, the Program for Women's and Gender Studies at MIT, and the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality.

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