Film reporter Alicia Malone (Fandango, FilmStruck) will discuss and read from her first book, 'Backwards and in Heels'. This book looks at the history of women in Hollywood, recounting stories of trailblazing women throughout each era. These stories illuminate the obstacles facing women in the film industry, as well as solutions on how to fix it. Includes exclusive interviews with actors & filmmakers, such as Geena Davis, Ava DuVernay and J.J. Abrams.

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