“That is womxn’s empowerment, knowing from whence these places came.” – Adrian Williams
Our Story is a documentary film about the evolution of the Womxn’s Center at UC Irvine, whose history spans nearly 50 years. The film uncovers how gender inequality both on and off the college campus calls for the need for Womxn’s Centers to exist. With the help of material from the UCI Special Archives and past/current Womxn’s Center staff, the film explores the beginnings, transitions, hardships, and joy the center had experienced during its time at UCI.
The film is written, directed, filmed, and edited by UCI ‘22 Alum and former Womxn’s Center for Success multimedia intern, Adrienne Santiago. Contact her at adriennesantiago15@gmail.com.
Poster graphic credit: Emily Doan, current graphic designer at the Womxns Center for Success.
About the Director & Producer
Adrienne Santiago (she/hers) is a UCI ‘22 Alum with a major in Social Ecology and a minor in Film and Media Studies. She is driven by her passion for creativity and storytelling, and hopes to continue creating works of art that resonate with others. You can contact her at adriennesantiago15@gmail.com and follow her Instagram @currantly.