Between March 8 and 16, Austin will welcome the likes of Jane Fonda, Ibram X. Kendi, and Dwyane Wade for what can only be described as the event version of a multi-hyphenate celebrity: South by Southwest. Founded in 1987 in the Texas capital as a regional music festival, SXSW became an annual national hot spot for film, art, and tech as well, in the decades that followed, hosting conferences where leading voices from across the cultural spectrum gather.
See listingAn Army of WomenSet in SXSW’s hometown of Austin, this documentary feature interweaves the stories of Amy, Marina, and Hanna, three women seeking accountability after their rape cases are dismissed by local police. Following the ensuing federal class-action lawsuit, which includes as plaintiffs 12 other women with similar experiences, this story is about how we must rely on community when facing a criminal legal system that prioritizes a select few.
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