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Film Screening Shaking It Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Sharing Stories from 1977 project as we host a free film screening of Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter, with special guest, Christy Carpenter, Co-Producer and Co-Director of the film.

A captivating story of an extraordinary woman, Shaking It Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter, provides an intimate look at the trailblazing career and influential life of journalist, author, humorist, political activist, and proud Texan, Liz Carpenter.

She served as a key aide to Vice President Lyndon Johnson, chief of staff/press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson, and later as an inspirational leader for women’s equality.

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Watch movie trailer and read more about the film here:
https://lizcarpenterfilm.com

Date: Tuesday, March 4th
Time:
5:00 PM Reception - Space City Room, Student Center South
6:00 PM Film screening in the Student Center South -Theater
7:30 PM Q&A with Co-Producer & Co-Director, Christy Carpenter

Place: Student Center South Theater | 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204

Liz Carpenter
Location
Space City Room, Student Center South (reception); Student Center South Theater (film screening)
Cost
Free
Contact

Center for Public History
sddavids@cougarnet.uh.edu