Saturday, October 113:00 pm Glen Park Program Room
This documentary presents a touching portrait of a fascinating woman who lived and worked in San Francisco for much of her life. Tillie Olsen was an activist, a labor leader, a renowned author -- and a former Glen Park neighborhood resident.
Her O’Henry award-winning story, I Stand Here Ironing, was influential for its fresh and honest portrayal of a working class woman's concerns. Olsen’s writing remains as relevant today as it was when it was first published over 40 years ago.
Included in the film are interviews with Alice Walker, Gloria Steinem and Tillie Olsen’s activist daughters. Filmmaker Ann Hershey will present the film and answer questions.
