All articles tagged with #womens history
German director Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling uses a nonlinear, multi-decade narrative and inventive sound design to reveal women’s hidden traumas on a Saxony-Anhalt farm (1910s–2020s); the film has earned Cannes’ Jury Prize, is Germany’s submission for the international feature Oscar, was shot on a modest budget over 33 days on a single farm, and opens in U.S. theaters.
Anita Loos, author of the classic novel 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' is more than just that work; her broader literary contributions and her real-life friendships reflect her influence on women's history and culture, yet many of her other works remain to be rediscovered.
The article highlights women in Northern Ireland who are preserving heritage through traditional crafts, such as saddle making, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing their contributions through a new project that aims to showcase women's roles in cultural preservation.
Real-life "Rosie the Riveters," women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, are being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by Congress, nearly eight decades after their wartime efforts. Twenty seven "Rosies" traveled to Washington, D.C., for the award ceremony, celebrating their long-awaited recognition and the preservation of their stories for future generations. The women reflect on their experiences during the war, highlighting their contributions to the war effort and the lessons of confidence and independence they gained.