Ohio State University Distinguished Professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Linda Mizejewski discusses her new book (edited with Tanya D. Zuk) on film star Carrie Fisher, her iconic role as Star Wars’ Princess Leia, and the multifaceted nature of her career and public persona. The first full-length exploration of her career as an actress, writer, and advocate, Our Blessed Rebel Queen is a collection that examines such topics as merchandising, fans’ ownership of a public figure, the public’s expectation for older actresses, Fisher’s mental health advocacy, and more. Published by Wayne State University Press. A Q&A session follows the talk. (Program approx. 60 mins)
A book signing follows in the Wexner Store.
Looking for Leia (Annalise Ophelian, 2019)
Introduced by Linda Mizejewski
Weds, Jan 26 / 7 pm
Normal ticket prices; Free for students with ID
Looking for Leia tells the under-represented stories of women and non-binary fans who found identity, connection, and purpose in their love of THE galaxy far, far away. Originally presented as a docu-series on SYFY, the film explores the Star Warsfranchise’s intergenerational and culturally diverse fanbase and reaches far beyond the legacy of Leia to examine how stories of women’s fandom speak to experiences of gender resilience and resistance. (87 mins, digital video) Introduced by Ohio State University Distinguished Professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Linda Mizejewski, co-editor of Our Blessed Rebel Queen: Essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia (2021).
For book details, see the Wayne State University Press website.
