Discovering Catharine (Still)

Screening Date & Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • 7:00pm

Screening Venue

Palatine Public Library
700 N North Court
Palatine, IL 60067

Category
Feature Documentary

Country of Origin
United States

Runtime
56 minutes

Genres
Biography, History

Language
English

Competition
Beyond

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century women’s suffrage movement, the Discovering Catharine explores McCulloch’s trailblazing career as one of the first female attorneys in the U.S. and her relentless fight for women’s equality, particularly in the legal and political arenas. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and personal stories, the documentary sheds light on McCulloch’s contributions to securing women’s right to vote and her enduring impact on modern women’s rights movements.

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Production Credits

Director

Susan Hope Engel

Producer

Ann McCulloch, Amy R. Murphy, Dean Bushala

Cinematographer

Chris Lane, Eric Deubel

Editor

Dean Bushala, Susan Hope Engel

Sound

Sophia Fishkin, Sam Fishkin

Music

Craig J. Snider

Key Cast

Dr. Rachel Bohlmann, Jasmina Cazacu ‘Diosa’, Dr. Virginia G. Drachman, Robyn Gabel, Dr. Gwen Jordan, Ann McCulloch, Professor Jill Norgren, Lori Osborne, Ellen Rosenblum, Jan Schakowsky, Julia R. Wilson