By Joyce Schwarz, blogging at www.hollywood2020.net Wow what an amazingly inspirational experience it was being at the Women in Film Malibu breakfast Friday, February 12, 2010 at The ChartHouse in Malibu. My thanks to long-time colleague Candace Bowen, indy producer and WIF Board member for organizing the event and inviting me to attend.
Above, Joyce Schwarz, Candace Bowen and Nia Peeples (Peeples was one of the Hollywood VIP's honored at the Women in Film Black History Month tribute breakfast that Bowen organized and hosted on 2/12/10. More info to follow.
Standing ovation for Lou Gossett Jr. at the Women in Film Black History breakfast in Malibu on 2/12/10 And Lou close-up from recent event.
Here is a selection of photos from the fabulous WIF Black History Tribute breakfast. I look forward to adding more details later this week when time permits. Also my apologies for the photo quality. The event was at the Charthouse Malibu and gorgeously decorated.
Audience photos from WIF (Women in Film) Black History Tribute 2/12/10 in Malibu! Look at all those gorgeous inspirational photos decorating the venue!
Women in Film Black History breakfast tribute, 2/12/10.... Alas, the sun on the ocean peeked in so much that it kissed everyone with extra light overpowering my camera! We'll just attribute that to the power of everyone's aura who was attending.
IT WAS A MAJOR CELEBRITY list and VIP's from all aspects of film and entertainment.
Yes, that is the beautiful Katherine Russell, you love as Katherine in PRECIOUS as the partner of the teacher Blue Rain in that wonderful movie. Katherine was just one of a roster of VIP Hollywood Women of Color honored at the WIF Women in Film Black History Month tribute breakfast on 2/12/10