Facebook Pixel Women in Film Present: Leona's Sister Gerri Screening | Western Kentucky University

 


Women in Film Present: Leona's Sister Gerri Screening
  • Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 20262026-02-10
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Location: Jody Richards Hall AuditoriumJody Richards Hall Auditorium
Description:

Millions have seen the photograph, and no one who has seen it will ever forget it. A naked woman, dead from a botched illegal abortion, lying on a motel room floor. The picture appeared in Ms. magazine in April 1973, and quickly became a symbol for the abortion rights movement. Leona's Sister Gerri tells the dramatic story of Gerri Santoro, a mother of two and the "real person" in the now famous photo. Should the media have used this image? What circumstances led to Gerri's tragic death? Powerfully addressing issues of reproductive rights and domestic violence, this video is a moving portrait of Gerri Santoro's life and society's response to her death.

Free admission. This event is a part of the PCAL 60th Anniversary celebrations.

Contact: Brielle Freeman

  Back to Events

Connect With Us

 

Apply to WKU

Visit WKU

Learn More


Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view.

 Last Modified 2/27/21