Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab

This week’s revolutionary is Line Langebek: screenwriter and activist for equality. She is the co-founder of organizations like Raising Films and Library of Change, and the former co-chair of the Writers’ Guild Firm Committee. She is a creative, independent, ambitious woman who effectively and strategically navigates the world in ways that uplifts others’ voices. Most of her work is around providing outlets as well as the tools for people to express themselves, tell their story, and be heard. Throughout our discussion, Line and I discuss the nuances of the word “feminist” and how language matters in the fight for equality. We also talk extensively about her work at Raising Films, including the We Need To Talk About Caring report that explains how important it is for parents (especially women) and caretakers to have access to care on the job. With this, Line shares about her struggles as a young mom striving to move forward with her career, and how the meaning behind “it takes a village” is transforming i