TWE Shorts 1

From victim to survivor, clients and staff in a women’s shelter share two sides of an emotional burden. What will happen when trafficking is suspected?

ATHENA: GODDESS OF HEROIC ENDEAVOR

Director: Chris Hollo

USA / 14 Min

Athena is pursuing careers in both modeling and welding. Her journey reveals the challenges and opportunities from following a diverse calling and inspires others to follow their dreams no matter how far apart they may see.

GLORIA’S CALL

Director: Cheri Gaulke

USA / 17 Min

Art, animation, and storytelling combine to celebrate Gloria Orenstein’s lifelong journey into art, ecofeminism, and shamanism, from the cafes of Paris to the mountaintops of Samiland. This feminist art critic, author, and pioneer takes us on her journey discovering the women of Surrealism.

A GREAT RIDE

Director: Deborah Craig, Veronica Duport Deliz

USA / 33 Min

An all-women’s community, founded in the 1970s with the energy and enthusiasm of women just coming-out, created a social movement. Now these trail blazers face a new challenge: aging with grace, determination, and a fierce delight in living. 

SAFE SPACE

Director: Ben S. Hyland

United Kingdom / 8 Min

Clients and staff in a women’s shelter share two sides of an emotional burden from victim to survivor from the day they arrive until the day they must leave. But what happens when trafficking is suspected?

An all-women’s community founded in the 1970s created a social movement. Now these trail blazers face a new challenge: aging with grace, determination, and delight.

Athena is pursuing careers in both modeling and welding. Her inspiring journey reveals the challenges and opportunities from following a diverse calling.

Art, animation, and storytelling combine to celebrate Gloria Orenstein’s lifelong journey into art, ecofeminism, and shamanism, from Parisian cafes to the mountaintops of Samiland.