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LWVADC Movie Matinee: "Radium Girls" Documentary - 2 PM

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About this event

The League for Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties invites you to see the documentary "Radium Girls" free in-person.

Radium Girls', based on true events, follows teen sisters, Bessie and Jo Cavallo, who dream of Hollywood and Egyptian pyramids as they paint luminous watch dials at the American Radium factory in New Jersey. When Jo loses a tooth, Bessie's world is turned upside down as a mystery slowly unravels. She discovers a corporate cover-up and, in a radical coming of age story, Bessie and the Radium girls decide to take on American Radium.

Based on historical events, the national sensation following the notorious case of the Radium girls in 1928 ultimately led to significant and lasting impact in the area of workplace health and safety and the study of radioactivity. The film is directed by Lydia Dean Pitcher, and Ginny Mohler. It stars Joey King and Abby Quinn.

This film was released to limited audiences in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

This film is 1 hour 42 minutes long. All League members and their guests are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there and we still recommend the use of masks for everyone's safety.

No registration is required, but space is limited. We ask that you RSVP by emailing us with your name and email address to lwvadc.defending.democracy at sign gmail dot com. Please let us know which League you belong to, if you are a member. And please specify RADIUM on the email subject line.

Questions? Call LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties at 720-722-3318 and leave a message

Date and Time

Monday, January 13, 2025, 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM

Location

In-person at Koelbel Library in the Forum Theater
5955 S Holly St
Centennial, CO 80121
USA

Registration Info

Registration is required