I created a space for black women to see themselves in this way, because when I googled the term “Black Girl Nerds” not one image of a black woman - or girl - came up in one of the largest internet search engine. As the founder and editor-in-chief of the online media publication Black Girl Nerds, I understand wholeheartedly what it’s like to feel like an anomaly in the nerd/geek subculture. “Nothing’s impossible, because in the word ‘impossible,’ it says, ‘I’m possible.’ Always know that no matter what, you can always do it and don’t let anybody tell you differently.”īoth the character of Meg and Reid herself are allowing young girls of color to see themselves reflected in a significant way. “Women, women of color, different races, any gender - because I just want you to believe in yourself and know that you can do anything,” Reid told Nerdis t during a set visit to the Disney film.
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She has been vocal about her hopes that the movie will not only inspire young girls of color, but everyone else as well. Reid is the conduit of this fantastical tale, and brings an extra layer of depth and nuance to her character that the actress herself is well aware of. And through the magical and supernatural method of “ tessering,” which allows the wrinkling of time and space - they embark on a journey to worlds beyond anything imaginable. These goddesses have traveled into Meg’s world for a mission to find Mr. When her father disappears, her classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) introduces Meg and her younger brother, Charles Wallace ( Deric McCabe), to three celestial beings: Mrs. Her intelligence and extraordinary gifts makes it challenging for her to fit in with her peers. It is not a guarantee that you will be able to access the movie if we exceed our streaming maximum.The story centers on middle-schooler Meg Murry (Reid), the daughter of two eminent physicists (Chris Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw). As a reminder, this is a first-come, first-served screening.From there, the movie will begin playing. For Off Campus Students (those not connected to OSU WiFi), once you open the link, you will be prompted to log in with you OSU credentials (name.#).For On Campus Students (those connected to OSU WiFi), once you open the link, the movie will begin playing.
It is not a guarantee that you will be able to access the movie if we exceed our streaming maximum. As a reminder, this is a first-come, first-served screening. Policy: Tickets are only valid for Ohio State students. Time: Links are valid from Wednesday, March 17th, at 8 PM EST to Thursday, March 18th, at 8 PM EST. The film is based on Ebert's 2011 memoir of the same name Life Itself is a 2014 American biographical documentary film about Chicago film critic Roger Ebert, directed by Steve James and produced by Zak Piper, James and Garrett Basch. The story follows a young girl who, with the help of three astral travelers, sets off on a quest to find her missing father. Belonging and Inclusion Training and EducationĪ Wrinkle in Time is a 2018 American science fantasy adventure film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Jennifer Lee and Jeff Stockwell, based on Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel of the same name.