[custom_adv] A film screening is the displaying of a motion picture or film, generally referring to a special showing as part of a film's production and release cycle. To show the film to best advantage, special screenings may take place in plush, low seat-count theaters with very high quality (sometimes especially certified) projection and sound equipment, and can be accompanied by food and drink and spoken remarks by producers, writers, or actors. [custom_adv] Select a date and time for the film screening. Try to choose a meaningful date when people are most likely to be talking about street harassment and other issues addressed in the film. For example, it would be strategic to host the film screening during International Anti-Street Harassment Week in March. [custom_adv] Special screenings typically occur outside normal theatrical showing hours. The different types of screenings are presented here in their order within a film's development. [custom_adv] Hosting a film screening is one way to draw attention to street harassment and to encourage thought and discussion. Invite other organizations and community members to watch the film and then have an open discussion about how the film relates to issues you’re concerned about. [custom_adv] Choose a film that you feel addresses street harassment or a related issue. The film can be any genre–fiction, nonfiction, biography, or documentary. (Popular films that address street harassment and gender inequality include: War Zone, The Line, Miss Representation, or 678). You may need to contact a movie screening company to obtain a license for showing the movie.
