Line Langebek

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 into something new. Some Questions I Ask: What are you seeking after through your work? (6:53)Why is feminist pushback largely focused around language and labels? (10:22)Why don’t you call yourself a feminist? (12:23)Where did you grow up? (14:10)How did you start Raising Films? What was the impetus for starting this? (31:16)As a mother, how did you manage to keep your career moving forward after having children? (38:53)Tell me about the lifecycle of Library of Change? (43:42)In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Line’s work to practically equalize working conditions for parents in TV and film industries. (1:18)How Line is reclaiming the meaning of words for social change. (9:05)About Line’s unique education and travel experience. (16:53)How Line broke into the screenwriting business. (19:30)What the common theme of Line’s career is, and how it impacts her storytelling. (28:23)How the idea of “it takes a village to raise a child” is changing. (39:59)About the Tiny Books Workshop and how it’s used to empower individuals. (45:10)Connect with Line: LinkedInInstagramTwitterRaising FilmsWe Need To Talk About Caring Report by Raising FilmsLibrary of Change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.