Gina Prince-Bythewood will sit down with the Girls Club to discuss her latest film, “The Old Guard,” on Tuesday, July 7, at 3 p.m. EST. Starring Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne, the comic book adaptation about a group of immortal mercenaries hits Netflix July 10.
Known for her authentic character-driven work, Prince-Bythewood has previously directed and written such influential feature films as “Love & Basketball,” “The Secret Life of Bees,” and “Beyond the Lights.”
Her other recent credits include the special event series “Shots Fired,” on which she and her husband, Reggie Rock Bythewood, served as Series Creators and Executive Producers. The 10-hour series for Fox examined the dangerous aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small Southern town. In addition, Prince-Bythewood directed the pilot for Marvel’s “Cloak & Dagger,” starring breakout actors Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph as two teenagers with newly acquired superpowers who are mysteriously linked to one another.
An advocate for equal representation in film, Prince-Bythewood funds a scholarship for African American students in the film program at UCLA, her alma mater.
The Girls Club conversation with Prince-Bythewood is open to the public. Remember to register in advance. Event details are below.
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