Girl Rising at Furman University
October 3, 2013
GREENVILLE, SC – October 3, 2013 – The Upstate community is invited to attend a screening of Girl Rising on Thursday, October 10th at 7 p.m. at Burgiss Theater, in cooperation with the Riley Institute® at Furman University. The screening aims to raise awareness on the importance of educating girls. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking feature film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances. The film captures their dreams, their voices and their remarkable lives. Girl Rising aims to raise global visibility about the importance of educating girls.
Maurie Lawrence, a graduate of the Diversity Leaders Initiative and co-sponsor of the event said, “I believe in the power of education to change not only a girl, but the world.” “Please attend this screening of Girl Rising, and learn, be inspired, connect with others and, therefore, demonstrate our community’s commitment to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls around the world from going to school barriers like child marriage, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination.”
The screening will be followed by a brief discussion led by Dr. Liz Smith, a professor of political science at Furman University. Additional information will be made available for those attending and wanting more information on what individuals can do to learn more on this significant global issue. The event is scheduled to conclude at 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend, no pre-registration required. To learn more about Girl Rising including a trailer to the film, visit girlrising.com.
ABOUT GIRL RISING (girlrising.com)
Girl Rising was directed by Academy Awardnominee Richard E. Robbins and is narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington. The film premiered in the United States on March 7th, the eve of International Women’s Day, and has since been screened by millions in cinemas, campuses, corporate boardrooms and private homes worldwide.
“If to see it is to know it, this film delivers hope; reasonable, measurable, tangible hope that the world can be healed and helped to a better future, said Meryl Streep.
“It’s a powerful film that has the potential to inspire change in the world. If you’re not moved, you’re not breathing,” said Alicia Keys.
Girl Rising is also a movement that embraces the words of activist Malala Yousafzai: One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution.” The movement was founded by awardwinning journalists at The Documentary Group and Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions, along with strategic partner, Intel Corporation.
ABOUT THE RILEY INSTITUTE® at FURMAN UNIVERSITY (riley.furman.edu)
The Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics, and Public Leadership is a multi-faceted, non-partisan institute affiliated with the Department of Political Science at Furman University. Named for former Governor of South Carolina and United States Secretary of Education Richard Riley, the Institute is unique in the United States in the emphasis it places on engaging students in the various arenas of politics, public policy, and public leadership.
