Women In Film, Los Angeles hosted its first fundraising event since 2019 following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Formerly named the Crystal + Lucy Awards, the Wif Honors: Trailblazers of the New Normal gala was held on Wednesday night at the recently opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. Ahead of entry, all attendees were required to provide proof of vaccination as well as a negative Covid-19 test administered less than 72 hours prior to the event.
At the ceremony, the organization debuted the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, which was named after its inaugural recipient and presented by RuPaul in a surprise appearance. During her awards speech, Fonda emphasized the importance of collective action and the power of women to effect change. “You here in this room have a superpower to make films and television shows that can change how people see things,” Fonda declared. “That’s what changes culture.
At the ceremony, the organization debuted the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, which was named after its inaugural recipient and presented by RuPaul in a surprise appearance. During her awards speech, Fonda emphasized the importance of collective action and the power of women to effect change. “You here in this room have a superpower to make films and television shows that can change how people see things,” Fonda declared. “That’s what changes culture.
- 10/8/2021
- by Ashley Hume
- Variety Film + TV
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