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
