The New York Film Critics series in Morristown is synonymous with powerful, ground-breaking movies.
To see them, you need an eight-week subscription.
Except on May 8, 2013.
Tickets are available for Girl Rising, a documentary about the power of education to transform the lives of young women.
From Academy Award-nominated Director Richard E. Robbins, the film traces the stories of nine girls born into challenging circumstances.
Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep are among the narrators. The director will field audience questions in a session moderated by film critic Alison Bailes of WOR Radio.
Admission to the 7 pm screening at the Clearview Headquarters 10 Theaters is $24 for adults, $12 for students with ID. Half the proceeds will go to the 10×10 Fund for Girls’ Education. Tickets can be purchased at the NY Film Critics website.
“By bringing Girl Rising to Morristown, we are showing our community a beautiful film that demonstrates the impact education can have on girls’ lives around the globe,” NY Film Critics Producer Mark Ehrenkranz said in a statement. “Together we can be part of a revolution that gets girls into school.”
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And here’s more about Girl Rising, from the NY Film Critics series.
FROM THE NEW YORK FILM CRITICS SERIES:
NY Film Critics Series to Bring Groundbreaking New Film Girl Rising to Morristown
From Academy Award-Nominated Director Richard E. Robbins, Film to be screened at Clearview Headquarters 10 Theaters on May 8th, 2013 at 7 pm, followed by a discussion with the Academy Award Nominated Director
With Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington
Morristown, NJ (April 16) – The NY Film Critics Series (www.nyfilmcritics.com) is bringing a global movement to educate girls and change the world home to Morristown with a screening of the anticipated film Girl Rising.
Girl Rising, which spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances, will be screened at Morristown’s Clearview Headquarters 10 Theaters on Wednesday, May 8th.
Following the screening, film critic Alison Bailes (WOR radio, MORE magazine) will moderate a discussion and Q & A with director Richard E. Robbins.
Directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard E. Robbins and 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 movie is the centerpiece of 10×10 – a global campaign to educate and empower girls.
“NY Film Critics welcomes the opportunity to bring such a powerful film to Morristown,” said Mark Ehrenkranz, NY Film Critics Series producer. “By bringing Girl Rising to Morristown, we are showing our community a beautiful film that demonstrates the impact education can have on girls’ lives around the globe. Together we can be part of a revolution that gets girls into school.”
“Girl Rising is about the world-changing power of educating girls,” said Holly Gordon, Executive Director of 10×10. “I am incredibly moved by the hundreds of individuals, businesses and organizations who have stepped up to bring this important film to movie theaters and communities around the country. Girl Rising is the centerpiece of our global campaign, and these organizers are the foundation. Together, they are driving transformative change one community at a time.”
Tickets are limited and should be purchased prior to the screening at www.nyfilmcritics.com ($24 per adult, $12 students with ID)
A portion of Girl Rising ticket sales go to support girls’ programs around the world through the 10×10 Fund for Girls’ Education. The Fund goes to 10×10’s high-impact network of non-profit partners and leaders in girls’ education: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, UNICEF, and World Vision.
Girl Rising is from the award-winning producers of The Documentary Group and Vulcan Productions, with strategic partner Intel Corporation and global television distribution partner CNN Films.
ABOUT 10X10
10×10 is built on a foundation of partnerships with NGOs, corporations, policy makers, and grassroots organizations — all working to change minds, lives, and policy. NGO partners include a high-impact network of champions and leaders in girls’ education. These organizations provide life-changing services to girls every day, and are among the best practitioners of their kind. 10×10 was founded by award-winning journalists at The Documentary Group and Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions, along with strategic partner, Intel Corporation. 10×10’s coalition, Girl Rising, has been acquired by CNN Films and will be broadcast on CNN in the summer of 2013.
ABOUT NY Film Critics Series
Founded in 1995, The NY Film Critics Series (NYFCS) has been an integral part of the film community with a rich history and an exciting future. The NY Film Critics has gained the reputation for outstanding service and commitment to customer satisfaction in the greater NY/NJ region. With awards and recognition, our customers see us as a source to fulfill their needs in the areas of presenting independent film prior to release followed by a live discussion with: cast, filmmakers and industry affiliates.
