Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road is a three-part documentary film series that uncovers the extraordinary lives and achievements of women who overcame gender discrimination and segregation to build fulfilling lives for themselves and generations to come on America’s most iconic highway. From entrepreneurs to waitresses, from anthropologists to politicians, from artists to military sergeants, these women transformed their communities and the American West for the better through their hard work, perseverance and ingenuity.

In honor of International Women’s History Month, the Institute will screen Episode One of this three-part series on March 7th at 7pm. The film’s producer and director, Katrina Parks, will be present to introduce the film and to lead a post-viewing discussion.

Important Information

• The film will be screened in English with Spanish subtitles.
• The screening lasts approximately one hour.
• Suggested donation of 5€ for attendance; donations will be accepted at the door.
• Advanced registration is requested.

About the director

Katrina Parks – Producer and Director

As a documentary filmmaker, Katrina is interested in stories that feature strong women and she seeks out projects that enrich our cultural surroundings. Her latest documentary, “Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road”, has been distributed through American Public Television (APT) and broadcast on public television stations throughout the US. «The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound» marked Katrina’s debut as a director and was also distributed by APT. In her documentaries about women’s history, Katrina has collaborated with various agencies in the field of public history to carry out projects and organize public educational events. Her television credits include programs for a variety of broadcasters. Her short film, «Wrappings», which she wrote and directed, won an SASA award from the United Nations. Katrina graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s of Fine Arts in Film Production from San Francisco State University. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Contemporary History at the Complutense University in Madrid. Katrina is co-founder of the organization Cinefemme, which supports the work of women filmmakers. She is also a member of the Producers Guild of America.

Proyección de del documental «Ruta 66: La historia no contada de las mujeres en la ruta madre» que explora cómo las mujeres superaron la discriminación de género y la segregación en la carretera más famosa de los Estados Unidos. Acompáñanos en esta proyección del primer episodio, «La primera etapa de la Ruta», para descubrir cómo una diversidad de mujeres se enfrentaron a los desafíos de su movilidad.

Información importante

• El documental se estrena en inglés con subtítulos en español.
• La proyección dura aproximadamente 1 hora.
• Evento para adultos (con registración anticipada y donativo sugerido de €5)
• Aforo limitado

Acerca de la directora

Katrina Parks – Productora y Directora

Como documentalista, a Katrina le interesan historias que destacan a mujeres fuertes y busca proyectos que enriquezcan nuestra cultura y ambiente. Su última serie documental, «Ruta 66: La Historia No Contada de las Mujeres en la Madre Ruta», se está transmitiendo a través de American Public Television (APT) en estaciones publicas en EE.UU.. «The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound» marcó el debut de Katrina como directora y fue transmitida a través de APT también. En sus documentales sobre la historia de las mujeres, Katrina ha colaborado con diversas agencias en el ámbito de la historia pública para llevar a cabo proyectos y organizar eventos educativos. Sus créditos televisivos adicionales incluyen programas para varias emisoras. Su cortometraje “Wrappings», que también escribió y dirigió, ganó un Premio SASA de las Naciones Unidas. Katrina tiene una licenciatura en Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Nuevo México y un Master en Bellas Artes en Producción Cinematográfica de San Francisco State University. Está completando una Máster de historia contemporánea en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Katrina es co-fundadora de la organización, Cinefemme, que apoya a las mujeres cineastas. Es miembro del Gremio de Productores de América.