Arts & Entertainment
Documentary Film Explores Themes Of Empowerment, Social Justice
We Are The Radical Monarchs follows an Oakland-based group created for young women of color as an alternative to the Girls Scouts.
AUSTIN,TX — In the course of over three years, Director Linda Goldstein Knowlton and her team documented the unlikely rise of the Radical Monarchs — an Oakland-based alternative to the Girl Scouts, created for girls of color ages 8-13. Co-founders Anayvette Martinez and Marilyn Hollinquest set out to create a safe, inclusive and empowering space for young women of color, where members earn badges for units on social justice. The film follows the co-founders as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of the organization. What emerges is a documentary that focuses on issues affecting young women of color, and explores themes of empowerment and social justice.
We Are the Radical Monarchs is part of Reel Women in Film, a film series showcasing the works of women in front of or behind the camera. Now in its second season, the film series focuses on ideas of empowerment through the lens of fashion and activism, including costume designers. The screening is part of the Sister Suffragists exhibition, celebrating the suffrage centennial. In addition to the film screening, guests will enjoy a video chat Q&A with Linda Goldstein Knowlton, as well as coffee and bites from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Seating for the film begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets purchased support the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and education programming.
We Are the Radical Monarchs will screen on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at The Texas Spirit Theater located on the Bullock Museum's second floor. For full event details, please visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum website. For more events like these in and around Austin, visit the Patch Events Calendar.
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