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A WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE HOUSE


Indeed, a woman's place is in the house... the House of Representatives, that is! This uplifting, upbeat music video celebrates womenpower - and the 36 new Congresswomen in the United States House of Representatives, with innovative music and intricate rap-style lyrics. This spirited film, with diverse artists inhabiting toe-tapping rhythms, underscores the positive impact of women in politics, and is serendipitously timed as we approach the 2020 centennial of women's right to vote!
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  • Judith Lynn Stillman
    Director
    I Cherish Women, When the Music Stopped
  • Judith Lynn Stillman
    Writer
    I Cherish Women, When the Music Stopped
  • Judith Lynn Stillman
    Producer
    I Cherish Women, When the Music Stopped
  • Becky Bass
    Key Cast
    I Cherish Women, Blame on Both Sides Blues
  • B-Mor 7
    Key Cast
    I Cherish Women
  • Mackenzie Richard
    Key Cast
  • Mrs. Bennett
    Key Cast
  • Willette Holt
    Key Cast
  • Anush Avetisyan
    Key Cast
  • Judith Lynn Stillman
    Music
    I Cherish Women, When the Music Stopped
  • Judith Lynn Stillman
    Lyrics
    Dueling Double Divas, Phoenix From the Ashes
  • Project Type:
    Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 7, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Judith Lynn Stillman

Judith Lynn Stillman, filmmaker, director, composer, lyricist and pianist, holds Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from The Juilliard School. Stillman's music videos have won prizes in film festivals in New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, and in the U.K., from Audience Choice to Grand Jury Prize, Best Music Video. Stillman's original music has been featured in 48 countries worldwide, including commissioned works for the Cactus Pear Music Festival, Sandpoint Festival, Lancaster Festival, premieres at the Czech Embassy in Washington, DC., and as creator and performer of the soundtrack for Films JAD's "Eva, Ruda, Leo et Moi" for CBC-TV. She has performed and recorded in duo albums for SONY Music, as the pianist with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center), that was on the Billboard Top Ten: "Stillman and Marsalis make an impeccable team. The playing consistenly dazzles." Stillman has performed in world premieres at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, at festivals including the Marlboro Tanglewood, Grand Teton Music, and at the Grammy's celebration in honor of Rostropovich. She has been guest artist-in-residence at major music conservatories in Russia, China (Central Conservatory of Music), Scotland (Royal Conservatory of Music) and the Czech Republic (Prague Conservatory). Winner of 18 competitions, the Pell Award in the Arts and the Bannister Award for Civil Service in the Arts, Stillman has been hailed by the press as an "artistic visionary," by Wynton Marsalis as "a consummate artist," and by the New York Times as "excellent!" She has taken her vast musical expertise and distiniguished career in the performing arts to her more recent passion for creating music videos in multiple genres.

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Director Statement

In A WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE HOUSE we lend our voices to celebrate women who are the voice of the people. It was delightful to make this joyous music video with a talented, diverse, all-volunteer cast and crew. As we approach the 2020 centennial of the ratification of the 19th amendment, women's right to vote, it's an honor to mark the monumental moment of electing 36 new women to the United States House of Representatives, with toe-tapping original music and lyrics. With an infectious exuberance, the film underscores the significant impact of women in politics. The cast and crew includes four accomplished and talented refugees from Liberia. Our goals are to empower, encourage, entertain and enlighten. We hope you have as much fun watching this as we had making it!