Paradigm Shift

Now in its fifth year, the Athena Film Festival — a celebration of women and leadership — is an engaging weekend of feature films, documentaries and shorts that highlight women’s leadership in real life and the fictional world.  The four-day festival, which includes conversations with directors and talent and workshops for filmmakers, has quickly established itself as one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind.

The festival will be held Feb. 5 – 8, 2015 in the heart of New York — at Barnard, the most sought-after women’s college in the nation.  The Founding Sponsor of the Festival is Artemis Rising Foundation, Regina K. Scully, CEO and Founder.

The Athena Film Festival is offering a select amount of free tickets to friends of Paradigm Shift to see the world premiere of Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up on Saturday! If you’d like to attend the screening, please email athenafilmfestoutreach@gmail.com with the subject line “Paradigm Shift ticket giveaway” and the number of tickets (max. 2) you are requesting. The offer is first-come-first-served pending availability, so get your email in now! You can see the full program of films and events at their website.

Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up

Rosie O’Donnell will be in attendance

Featuring Rosie O’Donnell in a hybrid form of standup comedy, inspired by her recent near-fatal heart attack. In a comic and touching performance, she shares her experience with heart disease, the leading cause of death among American women, and explores topics ranging from the challenges of raising five children to her obsession with Barbara Streisand. O’Donnell’s return to the stage is an honest, hilarious and intimate take on life.