Women's Empowerment Movie Day
🚀 LA Tech Week Kickoff: A Triple Header Day of Women’s Empowerment Movies on the Big Screen
Presented with the City of West Hollywood
Saturday, October 11
Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating the power of women’s stories, voices, and impact. In partnership with the City of West Hollywood, we’re kicking off LA Tech Week with a cinematic triple feature that inspires, educates, and empowers.
All Day PASS available NOW - Your All day pass includes all three films, free signed Show Her the Money book, networking breakfast and lunch, plus the after panels and awards!
Individual Movie tickets will be available Sept 13th.
This event is sponsored by the Sunset Marquis.
The first purchased 100 tickets will receive a complementary copy of the beautiful #1 best-seller Show Her the Money coffee table book ($50 Value) Pick your book up the morning of the event. Book signing 9-10am with the movies Executive Producers: Emmy award winning actress Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey), Catherine Gray, Dawn Lafreeda and Diana Greshtchuk.
🎬 The Films:
10am - Show Her The Money – Shining a light on the fact that women receive less than 2% of venture capital funding, this award-winning documentary demystifies the VC world and showcases visionary female founders. Special in-person appearance by Executive Producer & Cast Member, Emmy Award-winning actress Sharon Gless(Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk). Plus Award for actress Sharon Gless.
1pm - Lilly – The inspiring true story of Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for equal pay led to the historic Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed into law by President Obama. Featuring Academy Award-nominated actress Patricia Clarkson. Plus Gai Gherardi Visionary Award.
3pm - Still Working 9 to 5 – A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the beloved classic 9 to 5 and the ongoing fight for workplace equality, featuring icons Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton. Plus iconic award recipients.
💡 Why it matters:
These stories span business, politics, and pop culture—reminding us that real change is made when women’s voices are amplified.
What to expect:
9 – 1 0 am - Coffee and Bagels in the Lobby & Book signing With Actress/Producer Sharon Gless Director Ky Dickens, Producers Catherine Gray, Dawn Lafreeda and Diana Greshtchuk, all featured in the book!
10 am - SHOW HER THE MONEY and After Panel with Cast and Producers
12 – 1 pm - Casual Lunch and Mixer in the Lobby
1 – 3 pm - LILLY and After Panel
3 – 5 pm - STILL WORKING 9 to 5 and After Panel
Awards given after each movie!