Politicians aren’t often full-time hotel housekeepers, union members, grandmothers, and immigrants working service jobs. But Carmen Castillo changes that when she wins a seat on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island.
We’ll have a showing of the documentary and a conversation about representation with filmmaker Margo Guersey and guests.
Registration is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover the costs of this film and discussion event.
Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of this historic milestone, The House of the Seven Gables will celebrate the enterprising spirit of women and their continuing impact with a year of special events.