The Liz Carpenter Documentary Film Fund provides financial support necessary to bring
Shaking it Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter to completion for broadcast on public television stations in Texas and across the nation as well as streaming on PBS.org.
The documentary tells the story of an extraordinary woman and Austinite -- Liz Carpenter -- who experienced and helped shape some of the most vivid moments and movements of the 20th century. Journalist, vice-presidential advisor, White House official, author, humorist, political activist, and feminist leader: Over her 89 years, Liz was often front and center where history was unfolding leaving her own indelible mark on events and people. Hers is an inspiring story of blazing professional trails while pushing forward an agenda for women’s rights, political engagement, and the environment that is highly relevant today. Her expansive personality, political know-how, and legendary wit gave her an outsized impact on historical events. The film is designed to inspire viewers, especially the next generation of changemakers, to continue to shake things up in the ongoing battle for equal rights and human progress. The fund may also support community and university screenings/panel discussions designed to maximize the film’s impact. A five-minute preview can be downloaded and viewed
here..
