Screen the film "The Girls in the Band" before the Q & A with the director/producer/writer Judy Chaikin on March 18th at 6:30 PM. 

About the film:

The award-winning documentary film THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, history-making journeys from the late 30s to the present day. The many first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by these talented women provide a glimpse into decades of racism and sexism that have existed in America.

Watch the trailer here.

To watch the film on KANOPY for free with your library card, here’s how to get started:

1. Go to whittierlibrary.kanopy.com and create an account by clicking on the Sign Up button.

2. Go to your email account to verify your email address.

3. Add your library card number.

4. Search for "THE GIRLS IN THE BAND" and start watching! You have 10 film play credits available per calendar month.

Learn more about the Q & A with the director/writer/producer Judy Chaikin program here.