Thursday, March 14, 2024
Presented by Amanda Owen, Filmmaker, and Executive Director, Justice Bell Foundation
Attendees enjoyed the screening of Amanda’s empowering documentary film followed by a conversation with her. The 19-minute film is part present-day detective story, part historical account of the voting rights movement. It tells the inspiring tale of a band of intrepid women and a one-ton bronze bell that became a celebrated suffrage icon. The Justice Bell—modeled after the Liberty Bell— attracted nationwide attention and helped rally support for passage of the 19th Amendment. Amanda introduced us to some Pennsylvania suffragists, their successes and sacrifices, and what they passed down to us, including lessons in tactics and strategies applicable to current initiatives to expand voting rights.
