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REEL Screening SeriesPresents "The Souls of Black Girls"THIS Sunday, January 25, 2009 jpeg

REEL Ladies in association with JNL Media presents the talked about documentary "Souls of Black Girls", a Film Noire Production.

The Souls of Black Girls is a provocative news documentary that takes a critical look at media images-- how they are instituted, established and controlled. The documentary also examines the relationship between the historical and existing media images of women of color and raises the question of whether they may be suffering from a self-image disorder as a result of trying to attain the standards of beauty that are celebrated in media images.The documentary features candid interviews with young women discussing their self-image and social commentary from Actresses Regina King and Jada Pinkett Smith, PBS Washington Week Moderator Gwen Ifill, among others. The Souls of Black Girls is a piece that attempts to provoke honest dialogue and critical thinking among women of color about media images and our present condition—internally and externally.MEET THE FILMMAKER: Daphne ValeriusDaphne Valerius, one to watch as the era of women of color redefining the landscape of media images – in front and behind the camera - begins to unfold.For Valerius the production of The Souls of Black Girls, which she also wrote, edited and produced, marks the beginning for “my sisters, my aunts, my nieces, my cousins and my daughters who stand beside me to have a better understanding of why and how media images affect our self-image and self-esteem.”Talented, passionate and committed Valerius aspires to influence, inspire and uplift women of color through positive, educational and healing television and film projects—in front and behind the camera. “I will always remember Halle Berry’s acceptance speech for her Academy Award, ‘it's for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance.’ that was my inspiration.”Join us for the screening and the round table discussion immediately following with our prestigious panel of speakers. Let's talk about the issues and how we can affect CHANGE, this is an event you don't want to miss!REEL PANELISTS:Neema BarnetteEmmy Award Winning Director, Neema Barnette, was the FIRST African American Woman to Direct a Sitcom! Neema's works includes The Cosby Show, 7th Heaven, Civil Brand, Gilmore Girls and MORE!Keesha SharpNAACP Image Award Nominated Actress, Keesha's projects include Girlfriends, Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and MORE! Keesha has worked with many well respected directors in Television, Film, Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre.Tanya KerseyOne of Hollywood's most respected and well-regarded entertainment journalist and commentator. Tanya Kersey is the Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Black Film Festival, Creator of Black Talent News and MORE!Terri VaughnActress & Producer, Terri's projects include Three Can Play That Game, All of Us, The Steve Harvey Show, Angels Can't Help But to Laugh and MORE! Terri is also the founder of Take Wings Foundation which provides scholarships and mentoring to women living in public housing.Juanita JenningsActress, Juanita Jennings, has been a series regular in The Bold & the Beautiful, Lincoln Heights and MORE. She has been seen in films such as Baby Boy, Runaway Jury and Daddy's Little Girls.MODERATORREEL Ladies Founder, Actress, Writer & Producer Nikki Love jpeg

TOPICSBlack Women in MediaBeauty & Self ImageBlack Women & Self ImageYouth & Self ImageFilm/EntertainmentHow to affect changeWe will be REALLY diving into this issue and various viewpoints on it. We will NOT be tiptoeing around this subject. This is a Round Table discussion with honest feedback and opinions from Guests as well as the Featured Panelists! *Men are Invited and Encouraged to attend*Our Goal:TO INCREASE SOCIAL AWARENESS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOT ONLY IN HOLLYWOOD BUT IN WOMEN!THIS IS A CAN'T MISS INDUSTRY EVENT!Night Includes:Film Screening, Filmmaker Q&A, Round Table Discussion, Complimentary Appetizers, Hollywood Networking and MORE!FREE Parking, Cash Bar--------------------------------------------------------------------------------JOIN THE HOLLYWOOD DISCUSSION! jpeg

WHEN: Sunday, Jan 25, 20097pm - 11pmWHERE: Busby's (Upper Level)5364 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA.COST: $20 Members$25 Non-Members in Advance$30 at the doorPURCHASE TICKETS HEREand Save $$$Members Email Us for your Member DiscountFor additional inquiries please email REELLadies@yahoo.comWant your film screened? Email us for details!

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