"The Powder and the Glory" film & discussion

A Dedham Reads Together event, coordinated by the Dedham Library Innovation Team and sponsored by The Dedham Junior Women's Club.

Meet film producers Ann Carol Grossman and Arnie Reisman as they present and discuss their documentary, "The Powder and the Glory."

In the 1920’s, make-up was recently viewed as something only prostitutes wore. Yet two visionary immigrant women, Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, came to New York City and built global, multi-million dollar make-up empires. How did they do it? See excerpts from this powerful documentary about entrepreneurship and women's empowerment, followed by a discussion with the film's producers. Great for teens and adults.