She Started It Screening
Join us for a series of film screenings featuring women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with the aim of encouraging kids to go into STEM careers.These events are part of the Burnaby Festival of Learning and are co-hosted by the Burnaby Public Library.
May 8, 4:30-7:00pm at the McGill Library Branch, She Started It which is a documentary on women tech founders.
Location: McGill Branch, 4595 Albert Street, Burnaby BC V5C 2G6
Schedule: Doors open at 4:30pm, film starts at 4:45pm, and we will have some Q&A time after the film from 6:15-6:45pm.
Who can come: The movie isn't rated as it's an independent film, however it was made to reach girls and inspire them to become entrepreneurs. Take a look at the trailer if you'd like to decide if the film is right for children you plan to bring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcGGrUx666s
We ask that all children under 12 years of age are accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Attendance is free, we just ask that you register so we know how many people to expect. Should you be unable to attend after you've registered, please let us know so we can let other people attend in your place.
Food: We will be providing some snacks for during the movie, please note we need to leave the room clean when we are done so please clean up after yourselves.
Register: here
She Started It Synopsis
She Started It is an award-winning documentary that provides a rare look in the lives of five ambitious young women entrepreneurs (Thuy, Stacey, Sheena, Brienne and Agathe) who will stop at nothing to pursue their startup dreams. -From IMDb