Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of, Running With My Girls (2021) beginning Thursday, October 17, and continuing through Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Tired of watching local government ignore their communities’ interests, five diverse female activists decide to run for municipal office in Denver — one of the fastest gentrifying cities in the country. It begins when Shontel Lewis wins a transit board seat, inspiring four women who worked on her campaign – Dr. Lisa Calderón, Candi CdeBaca, Shayla Richard, and Veronica Barela – to make the unusual decision to run as a cohort. They quickly realize that in politics, large sums of money can convince voters to overlook scandals, empty promises, and shallow relationships with the community.

With only a fraction of the funds of their incumbent opponents, the women tirelessly knock doors, make calls, and rely on each other to power their grassroots campaigns. Running  portrays the challenges faced by political outsiders, particularly women of color, while also revealing their tenacious commitment to justice and democracy. 

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, October 17, at the following URL: https://www.wmm.com/virtual-screening-room/running-with-my-girls-watch-page-chatham-community-library/

A password is required at the time of viewing.  

Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

This program is free and open to the public.