Tough Old Broads
Meet three trailblazing women in this inspiring film whose early achievements in sports, climate action, and civil rights opened doors for countless others: Katherine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon; Sharon Farmer, the first woman (and person of color) to serve as the official White House photographer; and Silla Watt-Cloutier, the first woman to launch legal action against the US government and connect climate change to humans. These women shook the world and made history when they were young, but none rests on her laurels, as they continue to pursue their passions and make waves decades later. With determination and grit, these women shed light on what it takes to make it in a ‘man’s world’ and what your golden years look like when you’re a self-described ‘tough old broad.’ They’re living proof that you can follow your dreams and maybe change the world in the process. —Kelly Clement
Director/s
Stacey Tenenbaum
Stacey Tenenbaum is an award-winning producer and director. Her documentaries, Shiners (2017), Pipe Dreams (2019), and Scrap (2022), have received multiple awards. Before turning her attention to film, She worked in factual television for 16 years, producing and co-creating award-winning documentary series. In 2012, she was nominated for an International Emmy for In Real Life III. She is passionate about making cinematic films which are filled with humor and heart.
Expected Guests
STACEY TENENBAUM • Director