AN IntersectionsTV PRODUCTION
Just the Beginning
A feature length documentary film exploring the past, present and future of women’s political power through the lens of the 100-year history of the League of Women Voters (LWV) and allied groups. In 1920, winning the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution was just the beginning for women as agents of political power. These are the hidden stories of what came next and what’s at stake today.
Just the Beginning
Why It Matters
At this critical time for our democracy and women's equality, Just the Beginning: A Century of Political Power and the League of Women Voters will inspire audiences to use their power, vote, get involved and make a difference on issues they care about. As a work that connects history to the present day with an accessible and entertaining approach, the film will be both a catalyst during the 2024 election year and an enduring work to spark voter turnout, civic engagement, and women's leadership for years to come.
Making it Happen
Meet the Team
Beth Pitton-August
Executive Producer, Director
Melissa Bower
Producer
Emily Calhoun
Archival Researcher
Rhegan Graham
Impact Producer
Edward Bartel II
Producer, Editor
Kelly Andersen
Archival Producer
Anna Haefele
Graphic Designer
Dr. Thyonne Gordon
Producer
Shana Kelly
Screenwriter
Erik Rieger
Composer
Awards
Founders Award 2020
Recognizing efforts to use skills as a communicator to empower women and improve our community.
Awarded to Beth Pitton by the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) - Santa Barbara
Women’s History Month Proclamation
Honoring Just The Beginning’s role in bringing local awareness to gender parity and women’s political power.
Awarded to Just The Beginning: A Century of Political Power and the League of Women Voters by the City of Santa Barbara.
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Your contribution supports our Finishing Fund, including editing, securing archival masters and rights, creating graphics and animation, and other fine-tuning. Ours is a work that connects history to the present day with an accessible, entertaining approach. Just the Beginning will be both a catalyst during the 2024 election year and an enduring work to spark voter turnout, civic engagement, and women’s leadership for years to come.
Donation Tiers
Donate $100
Show your dedication to women’s political empowerment with a contribution reflecting the milestone year of 1920 when the 19th amendment providing women the right to vote was ratified
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With a contribution of $250 or more you will be recognized in promotional material and the film credits and make a big difference to help meet our goal
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Just the Beginning is fiscally sponsored by NewGrit (Tax ID: 82-3466055). NewGrit is a nonprofit corporation, exempt from the federal tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code with the mission of promoting arts and humanities by providing access, and resources for visual, media or performing arts.
Or send a check, made payable to NewGrit—be sure to add Just the Beginning to the memo line. Mail to:
NewGrit
920 E Haley St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
You will receive a tax-deductible acknowledgment letter for your donation.
Thank you!