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“The M Factor” Advanced Screening with Filmmaker Denise Pines

The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause — Advanced Screening & Talk

Come join us for the first exclusive advanced screening of The (M) Factor in the country, at the historic Metropolitan Club of San Francisco. Get a sneak peek of this highly-anticipated film before its PBS debut next month.

After the screening, stay for a fascinating conversation with filmmaker Denise Pines and experts Dr. Anat Sapan OB/GYN and the Tanya Goodrich DPT, moderated by journalist and KAILU Silk founder LiLi Tan.

Plus, learn more about sleep, skin and self-care goods for menopause from KAILU Silk, Kari Gran Skin Care, and Tea Botanics. Don’t miss this chance to be the first to experience The (M) Factor!

Schedule:

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Welcome Drinks, Hors d’oeuvres & Menopause Shopping Experience:

Come early for drinks and menopause-friendly hors d’oeuvres, chat with members, and peruse menopause-friendly offerings such as thermoregulating silk duvets from KAILU, skin replenishing natural skincare for menopause from Kari Gran Skin Care, and teas to alleviate brain fog and hot flashes from Tea Botanics.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The M Factor Screening


Be among the first people in the country to see The M Factor! The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” is the first US documentary exploring the hidden impact of menopause on women’s lives. With 55 million women in the United States currently experiencing menopause, this life stage is often surrounded by silence and misinformation, exacerbating the broader crisis in women’s health.

7:30 PM – 8:15 PM

A Conversation with the Filmmaker & Experts

Denise Pines, Executive Producer of The M Factor

Dr. Anat Sapan, board-certified OBGYN

Tanya Goodrich, DPT and Healthy Pelvis Founder

Moderated by LiLi Tan, journalist and KAILU Silk Founder

8:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Last-Minute Browsing


Take home knowledge, new contacts, and, if you like, menopause-friendly goods from small, female-owned businesses such as KAILU Silk, Kari Gran Skin Care, and Tea Botanics.

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $65*
*The entry fee in its entirely goes to the Metropolitan Club to cover non-members entry for the event, screening, and food. A menopause-friendly menu has been prepared. Alcohol is not included in the fee, but there is a bar on site.
Categories: In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Movies, Other
Venue: The Metropolitan Club
Address: 640 Sutter St., San Francisco

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