Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This course will focus on five films that each tell the story of a woman who has changed the world: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Battle of the Sexes, The Post, Erin Brockovich, and of course, Barbie, the film based on the cultural icon known to all of us. We will examine the common spiritual themes of power and exploitation, creativity and inspiration, and identity and freedom; as expressed through the lives of the women who altered how we approach medical research, sports, journalism, politics, consumer activism, and empowerment for women and girls. Participants are asked to have viewed each film prior to the classroom discussion.
Jan Daffern is a retired pastor, pastoral counselor, and psychotherapist living in Frederick. She has been exploring spiritual themes in popular culture for most of her adult life. She will be teaching this course with the assistance of her husband, Michael Bunitsky, a retired Frederick County Public Schools Educator