DAVIS: It was very specific, actually. Naomi Kleins fourth book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate was published in September 2014 and was an instant New York Times and international bestseller. DONAHUE: They tend to deny the problem after seeing the film. So when I got back from Cannes, I was represented at William Morris Agency, and basically nothing happened. Published in 2014, it debuted at #5 on the New York Times list and at #1 in Canada. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. Anyone who then told me or told any other journalist in the future, its too hard, no, its not. The main thing that's very different is now it's completely OK to talk about this stuff. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This Changes Everything, which launches July 22 in theaters across America, is a new documentary (ironically, by a man) that traces the trailblazing women in the business, like Shonda Rhimes, Cate Blanchett, and Natalie Portman, as well as Meryl Streep, Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon, Taraji P. Henson and Rose McGowan to help unpack . Kleins sharp analysis makes a compelling case that a mass awakening is part of the answer., Gripping and dramatic . The most profound threat to humanity is the war our economic model is waging against life on earth. Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Kleins narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. GROSS: And I just think it's so interesting that we're having this conversation about women's empowerment and inclusion of women, and the first part of your career revolves around being in your underwear (laughter). My guest Geena Davis starred in two movies about female empowerment - "Thelma & Louise" and "A League Of Their Own." DAVIS: Hopefully not. . You were working with Dustin Hoffman. Watch all you want. And when we looked at - when we first looked at TV shows, kids - the ratio of male to female characters on kids programs, specifically made for them, had the worst ratio of male to female characters. Oh, no, we can't. The film is a Canada-United States coproduction. See production, box office & company info, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres, Late Night with Seth Meyers: Milo Ventimiglia/Geena Davis/Ex Hex/Julian Dorio. This Changes Everything (2015) Plot Showing all 3 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Summaries A look at seven communities around the world with the proposition that we can seize the crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. Still. French I haven't really ever had to describe what it's about. He said no, that's the whole point is competing. You know, I mean, both are kind of unattainable. And she doesnt know its her period because she had never been taught that by her mother. Youll get much less salary because you guys dont really matter and well replace you if you have any complaints. Why hasnt it changed before now? Finnish . You putting men in charge basically driving women and people of color out. And you wouldnt know it because of how it turns out, four percent post his school. So there's no way for us to really know where the investigation is, even though it's now, oh - what? It's really fun and incredibly challenging. DONAHUE: So the cheaper shows on Netflix and Hulu. GIESE: Well, I understood very quickly that the numbers in and of themselves inferred violations of Title VII. I'm Terry Gross. He refuses. What happened was when I was in Thelma & Louise, after Thelma & Louise came out, a lot of the press was talking about, this is going to change everything. So let me just play that clip. Downloads only available on ad-free plans. Hilary Weston Writers Trust Prize for Nonfiction. Go behind the scenes of Netflix TV shows and movies, see what's coming soon and watch bonus videos on. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. DAVIS: Right. This Changes Everything | A book, film and engagement project about why the climate crisis is the best opportunity we've ever had to build a better world. And there's a scene where you come out in - why don't you describe the costume. And I think the first thing to change will be on screen. I want to ask you about "Thelma & Louise." that women are now dominating that field because we just saw it on T.V. DAVIS: In "A League Of Their Own," yeah. The feature documentary, This Changes Everything, narrated by Naomi and directed by Avi Lewis,premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Oscar Winning Director Alfonso Cuarn, and executive producers Seth Macfarlane, Shepard Fairey, and Danny Glover. There's far fewer movies with a female lead character. GROSS: So part of your work was modeling for Victoria's Secret. GROSS: Did you think of it as discrimination against older women? . He was the photographer for "Soul Train" and took photos for Jet, Ebony and the black-owned LA newspaper Soul. I thought, this is incredibly unfair, and I don't want other people deciding that I have to work less, you know, and taking away opportunities. Variety: Geena Davis Talks This Changes Everything Doc and Conscious Gender Bias in Behind-the-Scenes Hiring, Good Deed Entertainment: This Changes Everything (2019) Exclusive Interview with Geena Davis & Director Tom Donahue, PBS SoCal: Interview with Geena Davis and Tom Donahue on This Changes Everything, Deadline: This Changes Everything Review: Compelling Documentary Tackles Hollywood Gender Inequality Head-On, The New York Times: This Changes Everything Review: Hollywoods Men, Called to Action. The epitome of WTF? If she can see it, she can be it. Terms Privacy Policy For Our Members Access, All rights reserved. The realization that a solution is possible, well, that changes everything Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes. MICHEL MARTIN, CONTRIBUTOR: Geena Davis, Tom Donahue, thank you so much for talking to us. I very much expected that that would not be the case. This Changes Everything is a 2018 American documentary film, directed by Tom Donahue. DAVIS: Oh, no. Netflix | Apple TV | Amazon Video | Vudu | FandangoNOW | Kanopy | Hoopla, Directed by: Tom Donahue Chinese Complex And then for a couple of movies after that, I had to learn other physical skills like horseback riding and taekwondo and fencing and ice skating and a lot of stuff. And it hasnt changed in all that time. In the lawless land of Gando, fierce bandits will stop at nothing to fight for their precious homeland and loved ones even if it means life or death. Change or be changed, but make no mistake, this changes everything.. namely, a modicum of hope for the future Kleins urgency and outrage is balanced by meticulous documentation and passionate argument. Buy now. I went down to the downtown LA courthouse, and I found that six very courageous women in the Directors Guild in 1979 had got the DGA, our union, to file a class action lawsuit against several major studios. Once it finally begins to focus on the mission, however, This Changes Everything not only becomes engrossing but reveals itself as a crucial cri de coeur. And so thats what I did and, in fact, its proven that theyre incredibly grateful and horrified and embarrassed. The poster was designed by street artist Shepard Fairey, whose most famous work This Changes Everything Trailer Premieres in 26 languages and counting This Changes Everything August 26, 2015 MARTIN: In the age of silent films, women directed a lot of films. And so I never asked any questions, and I didn't know that you didn't have to come every day. . This Changes Everything 2018 TV-PG 1 h 36 m IMDb RATING 7.7 /10 1.8K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 1:59 4 Videos 19 Photos Documentary An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the Industry. German . This Changes Everything. Originally, it was about workplace discrimination in Hollywood but I thought to myself, who is going to want to see this movie outside of the people in Hollywood. The women have guns. AMANPOUR: Yes. When Dani Arnold broke Ueli Steck's speed record climbing the Eiger in 2011, it sparked a duel between them across the six great north faces of the Alps. Ukrainian, Arabic And so I learned at 36 that I actually was coordinated. It really started for me at the end of 2014 with the Sony hack and finding out about the disparity in pay between Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in American Hustle. It's about two women who grab ahold of their fate and refuse to relinquish control no matter how far it takes them, that they remain in charge of their destiny. 56%. GROSS: Yes, you're not fazed by seeing Dustin Hoffman walk in because you think he's really a woman. And I also expected it to be not true anymore by the time I would get to that age. DAVIS: Well, thats what I was saying about earlier, it is a different time now that you actually can talk about these things and not suffer repercussions. Give us some of the numbers that you find most disturbing. And I'd be like, which part exactly? Geena Davis and Tom Donahue on This Changes Everything, Maleeha Lodhi Discusses Tensions Between India and Pakistan, Michael Mann Explains Why We Need to Rethink Food Production, + Major support for Amanpour and Company is provided by the Anderson Family Charitable Fund, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim, III, Candace King Weir, Jim Attwood and Leslie Williams, Mark J. Blechner, Seton J. Melvin, Bernard and Denise Schwartz, Koo and Patricia Yuen, the Leila and Mickey Straus Family Charitable Trust, Barbara Hope Zuckerberg, Jeffrey Katz and Beth Rogers, the Filomen M. DAgostino Foundation and. GROSS: This is the equal opportunity law. DONAHUE: But also, Reese Witherspoon says in the film that sometimes she would go on set and it would be 115 men and she would be the only woman. Things were looking good for you after film school. So I did. I get to be a doctor. Its just very elevated because its in the entertainment world. Unlike many works about the climate crisis, this is not a film that tries to scare the audience into action: it aims to empower. Slovene GROSS: But you're in your underwear. In fact, all around the world, the fight for the next economy and against reckless extraction is already succeeding in ways both surprising and inspiring. This documentary takes a deep look at gender disparity in Hollywood through the eyes of well-known actresses and female filmmakers. And so I did. VarietyMagazine, If you care about justice you must see this. Director Tom Donahue Stars Reese Witherspoon Mira Nair A lot of negative reaction in the press too like, oh, no, the world is ruined now. And then I had to play the best baseball player anyone has ever seen hold a bat. Like why do I care? Yet we can seize this existential crisis to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. Against the backdrop of Greece in crisis, a powerful social movement rises. And then after about a year and a half, they told me they were going to pursue it. Spanish DONAHUE: I started the film a year before I actually asked Geena to come on board. The film combines talking-head interviews with drill-down stats and the backstory on legal actions taken to force accountability from studio heads. So its kind of working. And I was so shocked when my coach said after just a few months, well, now you've got to start competing. Original filename: Naomi Klein - This Changes Everything.pdf URL: https://pdf.yt/d/Skb-ch_k7psDm90Q Emerging economies in the developing world have tried to follow the western model for economic prosperity, with arguably the most marked example of the negative consequences being in China where many cities are continually shrouded in smog, some children in those cities who have never seen a blue sky. ', A work of startling force, exhaustive reporting, and telling anecdote . About the author. Italian Prior to the worldwide publication of This Changes Everything, Naomi filmed a one and a half minute book trailer that highlighted the main themes of the book. The books exploration of climate change from the perspective of how capitalism functions produces fresh insights and its examination of the interconnectedness between our relationship with nature and the creation of better, fairer societies presents a radical proposal. And my friend and I acted out your trip. Presenting portraits of communities on the front lines, This Changes Everything is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. ("This Changes Everything" features interviews with Callie Khouri, Kimberly Peirce, Sharon Stone, Amber Tamblyn, Rose McGowen, Amandla Stenberg, Chloe Grace Moretz, Taraji P. Henson, Natalie. GIESE: Well, that was the thing. That so it was already a conversation that started to happen when I start developing the film with my producing partner. Harvey Weinstein, of course, comes to mind. This is FRESH AIR. And I think thats but also part of it is that my peers and I felt like you cannot complain about any of this because they wont hire you. Directed by Avi Lewis (AFI Festival award-winner The Take) and inspired by the New York Times-bestselling book by Naomi Klein, the feature documentary This Changes Everything will launch in 2015. Russian And your role is as the entertainment director of a casino. Most fascinating is an examination of the six women who in 1979 founded the Directors Guild of Americas Womens Steering Committee, which sought to investigate the hiring practices of studios. DAVIS: Not at all. So I decided I wanted to take up a sport in the real-life way and not the movie version. I think the big advantage was that people who make kids entertainment do it because they care about kids. But I loved it. Polish It was night and day, where before, they might say, hey, "Beetlejuice" or something. Theres no one they can complain to. ELLEN POMPEO: All the parts that I had been auditioning for were the girlfriend or the wife, so I did notice immediately that, oh, I get to be the lead role. GIESE: I first went to the EEOC in 2013. This is a rush transcript. We should be showing kids that boys and girls share the same bicycle. GROSS: My guests are actor Geena Davis and director Maria Giese. 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