Persisters: Women Speaking Up and Being Heard

Join us for an incredible conversation between filmmakers from this year’s Persister film program and Oxfam Canada who operate as part of a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty and inequality, with a focus on women's rights. What common trends exist in these unique stories from around the world? Where is Canada situated within the global conversation? How are women and allies mobilizing to create meaningful change? Don’t miss this special opportunity to widen your perspective and hear directly from remarkable women amplifying the voices and work of many.

Watch recorded panel discussion on Vimeo >>

Moderator

• Heather Haynes, Senior International Programmer, Hot Docs

Speakers

• Lauren Ravon, Executive Director, Oxfam Canada
• Lalita Krishna, Writer/Producer, Bangla Surf Girls/In Sync Media
• Karoli Bautista Pizarro, Director, Only the Ocean Between Us
• Chloe Fairweather, Director, Dying to Divorce
• EB Landesberg, Producer, Only the Ocean Between Us

Presented by Oxfam Canada