Presented in partnership with Women in Film Cincinnati, this four-part series focuses on films directed by women and celebrates leaders and pioneers both on screen and behind the camera.
OUTRAGE
Directed by Ida Lupino, 1950, 75 minutes
Content warning: This film contains scenes that evoke sexual violence. This film focuses on the experience of a survivor of rape.
When protagonist Ann Walton (Mala Powers) walks home from work one night, a stalker, who has made unwanted passes at her, assaults her. Lupino, who also co-wrote the script, follows Ann in the days after, offering an examination of rape culture in a time when—due to the strictures of the Motion Picture Production Code (Hays Code)—it was not permissible to even speak the word “rape” in a feature film.
Lupino was a trailblazing indie director, writer, and producer. A remarkable presence at the height of the Hollywood system, her career encompasses a number of “firsts,” including first woman to join the Director’s Guild in sound era Hollywood, and first and only woman to direct an episode of The Twilight Zone.
FREE and open to the public. Reservations not required. Seating is limited and is first come, first served.
Cash bar available beginning at 6:00; beverages are permitted in the theater during screening.
Please enter the museum through the DeWitt entrance – visitors will meet in the Fath Auditorium.
2019/12/05 - 2019/12/05
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Each event will close with a discussion with guests from the community and invited guests, including filmmakers and scholars.
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Parking: FREE. Bike Racks are available outside the Main Entrance of the Art Museum. Hook up to one of our Marcel Duchamp-inspired racks during your visit! Accessible Parking is available in our north parking lot, just past the main visitor parking lot and entrance. Wheelchair + Stroller Entry is available via our DeWitt Entrance, on the east side of the museum, near the accessible parking. Access to the Mary R. Schiff Library + Archives is available via our Castellini Foundation Entrance, just to the right of the main entrance on the west side of the building.