NY Film Critics to Bring 'Girl Rising' to Morristown

It’s not often that you get to go to the movies and then have a Q&A with the film’s director.

However, the NY Film Critics Series is bringing that opportunity to Morristown with the screening of Girl Rising on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m., at Morristown’s Clearview Headquarters 10 Theaters. Girl Rising spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances.

Following the screening, film critic Alison Bailes—of WOR radio and MORE magazine—will moderate a discussion and Q&A with Academy Award nominee and director Richard E. Robbins. 

“NY Film Critics welcomes the opportunity to bring such a powerful film to Morristown,” said Mark Ehrenkranz, NY Film Critics Series producer. “By bringing Girl Rising to Morristown, we are showing our community a beautiful film that demonstrates the impact education can have on girls’ lives around the globe. Together we can be part of a revolution that gets girls into school.”

His film is the centerpiece of 10x10 — a global campaign to educate and empower girls. Girl Rising is narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep and Kerry Washington.

“Girl Rising is about the world-changing power of educating girls,” said Holly Gordon, executive director of 10x10. “I am incredibly moved by the hundreds of individuals, businesses and organizations who have stepped up to bring this important film to movie theaters and communities around the country. Girl Rising is the centerpiece of our global campaign, and these organizers are the foundation. Together, they are driving transformative change one community at a time.”

Tickets are limited and should be purchased prior to the screening at www.nyfilmcritics.com ($24 per adult, $12 students with ID).    

50 percent of Girl Rising ticket sales go to support girls’ programs around the world through the 10x10 Fund for Girls’ Education. The Fund goes to 10x10’s high-impact network of nonprofit partners and leaders in girls’ education: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, UNICEF, and World Vision.

Girl Rising is from the award-winning producers of The Documentary Group and Vulcan Productions, with strategic partner Intel Corporation and global television distribution partner CNN Films.