Influential Jewish News Organization, Forward, Will Screen “RBG” Film Before It Arrives in Theatres
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 01, 2018 -- Tonight, The Forward in partnership with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, will screen “RBG” before it arrives in theaters.
RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films. Following the screening, Forward editor-in-chief Jane Eisner will interview the directors. They will discuss the making of the film and how a Jewish lawyer ended up revolutionizing gender imbalance in America and becoming an internet icon in the process.
“I have had the pleasure of speaking with and interviewing Justice Ginsburg and always enjoy learning more about her incredible life,” said Jane Eisner, Editor-in-Chief of the Forward. “I look forward to speaking with Directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West to learn more about their experience making the film and what it was like to get a behind-the-scenes look at Justice Ginsburg’s life.”
The screening will take place from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. For more information please visit Forward.com.
About The Forward
Founded in 1897 as a Yiddish-language daily, the Forward has evolved into a digital-first publication with online reporting on Jewish news, opinion and culture, alongside an in-depth monthly magazine in both English and Yiddish. The Forward’s perspective on world and national news, and its unparalleled reporting on the Jewish perspective in modern America, have made it the most influential nationwide Jewish media outlet today. Forward.com is reader supported and reaches more than 1.8 million average monthly users. The Forward has won numerous awards since its creation, including repeated recognition by the Society of Professional Journalists for its timely reporting and balanced commentary on politics, arts and culture.
Michelle Yampolsky, Clarity PR for the Forward, +1 254-307-9273, [email protected]
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