Politics & Government
League of Women Voters Hosts Free Movie Screening on Women's Suffrage
"Iron-Jawed Angels" will be screened at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Downers Grove Public Library.
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle will host a free movie screening and discussion Saturday on the topic of women's suffrage.
Iron-Jawed Angels will play at 9:30 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. The award-winning film tells the story of a group of young women who put their lives on the line in 1920 to fight for women's right to vote, according to League officials.
Stars include Hilary Swank, Frances O'Connor, Angelica Huston, Julia Ormond and Patrick Dempsey.
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Light refreshments will be served, and a brief discussion will be held after the movie.
For more information on the event, visit www.dgwl.il.lwvnet.org or contact Hilary Denk at 630-724-9528.
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