Qualified Additional Details Runtime: 1 Hr. 18 Min. Rating: Release Year: 2019 Film Info: Screening Format: DCP Visit Website Director: Jenna Ricker Producer: Jenna Ricker, Caroline Waterlow, Nina Krstic, Greg Stuhr, Libby Geist, Erin Leyden, Deirdre Fenton Sponsored by: Fuel Cafe Director Jenna Ricker in attendance for 10/18 & 10/19 screenings! Producer Caroline Waterlow in attendance for 10/25 screening! In 1977, 39-year-old Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for, and compete in, the world’s most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. During the era of Battle of the Sexes, Guthrie faced systemic sexism and public vitriol as she raced into the hearts of women everywhere. But sadly, her incredible legacy isn’t widely known today. Courtesy of ESPN Films, the story of this former aerospace engineer is fully revealed, both from her contemporaries and from the trailblazing woman herself. "Jenna Ricker's inspiring documentary QUALIFIED is a testament to the sheer will and courage of [Janet] Guthrie." - That Shelf "Director Jenna Ricker's QUALIFIED follows the career of Janet Guthrie and all its ups and downs. And there were a lot of downs... takes its viewers on an emotional journey. [Delivers] a powerful message for any woman of any age." - Quelle Movies Community Partners: Junior League of Milwaukee Share About Milwaukee Film Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and Cultures & Communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live. Learn More