Spirited Ladies: A Neat History
Spirited Ladies: A Neat History
Directed by Jena Ellenwood
Joined by historians, authors, and industry experts, renowned cocktail educator Jena Ellenwood explores the rich global history of women in fermentation, distillation, and cocktail culture.
After the Screening: Following the screening: Live Q&A, followed by a cocktail tasting inspired by the film.
· AMC 19th Street, Theater 5
Creator Statement
I’ve been teaching cocktail classes in NYC for over a decade. It has made me realize just how little people know about what they pour in their glass beyond how it tastes. Fermented and distilled beverages have a rich and vibrant history—one that would not exist without the ingenuity of women. This project is a way for folks to get a quick little shot of history from some amazing women who happen to be experts in it. My hope is that this inspires you to learn more about what is in your glass and who helped put it there!
Filmmaker Bio
Jena Ellenwood is a writer, performer, film maker, and cocktail educator based in Astoria, NY. She is a globally recognized and awarded bartender, competing most recently in Cocktail Wars on E! Jena teaches cocktail classes for Dear Irving and The Astor Center in NY and her writing and recipes have appeared in many fine publications. She is the subject of the documentary Last Call: The Shutdown of NY bars. Jena has performed throughout NY with groups like The Living Theatre, Resounding, and the Queensboro Theatre Project. Her short films have screened at the Museum of The Moving Image.
Cast & Crew
Director: Jena Ellenwood
Creator: Jena Ellenwood
Writer: Jena Ellenwood
Producer: Jena Ellenwood
Principal Cast: Jena Ellenwood, Ava Forte Vitali, Dr. Nicola Nice, Tonya Hopkins, Shannon Mustipher
Production Company: N/A
