Support the Girls – Film Screening
April 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Garfield Theatre
$8 – $15
See a Soul Cinema film screening of Support the Girls at Garfield Theatre on April 28, presented by The Voice of Black Cincinnati and Cincinnati World Cinema.
Regina Hall stars as the hardworking manager of Double Whammies, a “sports bar with curves.” She runs the business like a family, but over the course of one challenging day, her incurable optimism is tested by sketchy employees, technical problems, bad customers, and an even worse boss.
Presented with empathy and humor without preaching, Support the Girls highlights the realities of the workplace that many women face as an accepted part of their jobs – working in the low-wage service industry with a lack of adequate insurance while encountering disrespect, sexual harassment, and racial stereotypes.
This entertaining, thoughtful, and funny drama is anchored by Regina Hall, whose outstanding performance received numerous award nominations. She won Best Actress at the New York Film Critic Awards for Support the Girls – the very first Black actor to be so honored.
Tickets to Support the Girls
Adult Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Student Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the door. Most people find the post-film discussion worthwhile – budget two hours for the complete experience.
Post-Film Panelists
About Denisha Porter
Denisha Porter is the executive director of All-In Cincinnati, a coalition housed at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation designed to enable Black women to thrive. They commissioned a study and determined that the median wage for Black women in Hamilton County is $15 per hour, including those with advanced degrees. Their work is dedicated to helping women depicted in the movie to have better lives.
LinkedIn | All-In Cincinnati Website
About Renika Smiley
Renika Smiley is the executive director of Generation Now, whose mission is to build and leverage a diverse and inclusive workforce for young professionals and youth in Greater Cincinnati through professional development, training, job placement, and the creation of leadership and mentorship opportunities through networking. They host a workforce development course for women in lower-wage jobs to find their career passions and thrive.
LinkedIn | Generation Now Website
About Candice Crear
Candice Crear is the executive director of From Fatherless to Fearless, whose mission is to serve teen girls with strained or absent fatherless relationships on their journey to healing and wholeness. Through empowerment, community, and education, they provide mental, spiritual, financial, and physical health services. Essentially, they work with women like those depicted in the movie to thrive after not having a stable father figure in their homes.
LinkedIn | From Fatherless to Fearless Website
The Garfield Theatre Venue Details
Parking
See Garfield Theatre parking options. Arrive using Cincinnati METRO.
Accessibility
The Garfield offers a direct, flat, indoor path from the front door to wheelchair spaces and companion seats—no ramps, no stairs. Individuals using walkers, scooters, or wheelchairs should call 859-957-3456 at least 48 hours to confirm the screening date, time, and available space.
Rules
Outside food and drink are not allowed in the theatre. No texting, talking, or use of cellular devices during the film and discussion
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Image provided by Cincinnati World Cinema
