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After a sold out premiere followed by an extended run at NYC’s famous Public Theater (which FF2 Media covered in 2022) *Suffs* moved to Broadway in the spring of 2024 to uproarious crowds and won multiple Tony Awards.
With book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, *Suffs Musical* follows the story of Alice Paul and the National Women’s Party as they fight for the right to suffrage (with Shaina Taub playing the role of Alice Paul).… read more.
Last month, visionary American portraitist Amy Sherald cancelled her show at the Smithsonian, in response to attempted censorship of her art. This act made national headlines.
Smithsonian curators, fearful of angering anti-DEI President Trump, sought to pull “Trans Forming Liberty” from the show.
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Last Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their newest batch of invitees for 2025—534 individuals in total—nearly fifty more than last year.
Of those 534 invitees, 41% are women artists. This is incredible news, particularly as it follows an awards season which has often snubbed talented and deserving women.… read more.
Last summer, I spoke with Stress Dolls, the moniker for singer/songwriter Chelsea O’Donnell’s band. Towards the end of that interview, she shared that her upcoming album, Queen of No, was finished and since May 17th, it has been released on all streaming platforms. As well as writing all the songs, Chelsea sings and plays the guitar and piano on the record.… read more.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 487 newest members asked to join their prestigious organization. Though an exciting topic for any film buff, why do we at FF2 care so much? Easy — because 44% of these new picks are women! Further, they are women whose careers we have already been following closely.… read more.
Charlotte Wells’ debut feature film Aftersun has taken 2022 by perfect storm. It’s even on track to capture 2023 with Independent Spirit Award nominations and potential Oscars nomination buzz swirling in the air. From winning the Sight and Sound “Best Films of 2022” poll to topping out global nomination circles, Charlotte Wells’ distinct voice might just be here to stay.… read more.