Film events

“The Descendants” - Starring George Clooney. Shows at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

“Miss Representation” - The documentary by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. The documentary brings together some of America’s most influential women in politics, news and entertainment, including Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem to give audiences an inside look at the media’s message and depiction of women. Jessica Willis, Elizabeth Kissling and Khalil Islam-Zwart are panelists for the post film discussion moderated by Sally Winkle, director of Women’s and Gender Studies. Co-sponsored by Get Lit! and EWU Women’s Studies Center. Monday, 1-3 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Auditorium, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2898.

“Miss Representation” - The Get Lit! festival will host a screening of the award-winning 2011 documentary which examines the portrayal of women in the media. Following the screening there will be a Q&A with Sally Winkle, EWU professor and director of the Women’s & Gender Studies department. Co-sponsored by Get Lit! and EWU Women’s Studies Center. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $4. (509) 209-2383.

“Sperm Donor X: A Different Conception” - Director Deirdre Fishel takes an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at her own experiences and that of three other women as they try to have children solo using donor sperm. Sponsored by the EWU Women’s Studies Center. April 11, noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2898.

“My Week with Marilyn” - Global Cinema Cafe. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors/students. (208) 263-9191.