The Wilmette Theatre is hosted the 2015 Family of Woman Film Fest April 10-12, and kicked off this year’s festival with a special reception on April 10 at de Guilio’s Kitchen in Wilmette.
Special guest at the reception was Alaa Basatneh, film subject of #chicagoGirl, who was honored at the event. Peggy Goldwyn, Film Fest founder also attended the reception.
This was the second annual Family of Woman Festival held in Wilmette, and this year’s theme was “Women and their Dreams.”
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The fest served as a fundraiser for the Wilmette Theatre, and was also designed to raise awareness of women’s issues and rights. This year’s festival partnered with “Women Deliver,” a leading global advocate for the health, rights, and well-being of women and girls. This event was made possible by the generous support of sponsors — de Guilio Kitchen Design, Frances E. Streit Foundation, Persimmon, and Women Make Movies.
Friday night’s film screening was sold out with a crowd of 140, and 80 guests attended the reception. Some 60 filmgoers attended Saturday and Sunday screenings.