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The Motherhood Manifesto coming to Amherst.

AMHERST, MA ? The Motherhood Manifesto- a powerful documentary film about the political economy of parenthood in America- will be shown on Sunday, September 16 at 7pm at the Media Education Foundation on Masonic St. In Northampton, MA.

Following the screening there will be a community meeting organized by MomsRising of the Pioneer Valley (MomsRisingPV), the political arm of MotherWoman, Inc and an affiliate of the national MomsRising organization. The goal of this meeting is to talk about the issues presented in the film, to get people involved with MomsRisingPV, and to brainstorm political actions.

The mission of MomsRising is to build a family-friendly America by addressing a seven-point agenda: Maternity/paternity leave, Open Flexible Work, quality TV and afterschool programs, Healthcare for all children, Excellent Childcare, Realistic and Fair Wages, and paid Sick leave. MomsRisingPV also addresses other relevant issues on the local, state and national level as they arise.

Admission is $3-7 suggested donation at the door, with proceeds to benefit MomsRisingPV, the political arm of MotherWoman, Inc.

This event and participation in MomsRisingPV is open to all men and women who would benefit from law and policy changes that would make America more family-friendly.

Produced by the national mothers? advocacy organization- MomsRising.org- The Motherhood Manifesto exposes the deep inequities and barriers faced by mothers in America, including discrimination in the workplace, the mother wage gap, abysmal parental leave, and a lack of affordable, quality childcare and safe after-school options. ?The film shows dramatically just how far behind all other industrial countries the United States lags in its support for families. It is a stirring call to action for all Americans, a film that not only shows what?s wrong but what we can and are doing to improve the lives of American mothers? (MomsRising.org).

MotherWoman, Inc. provides programs to support and empower mothers to create positive personal and social change for themselves, their families, their communities and the world.