I grew up watching Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. My sisters took turns playing her, roping each other (and me) with the Lasso of Truth, and floating dolls with fishing line to recreate the invisible jet. Cardboard tubes painted gold became the Bracelets of Submission. Sometimes our mom even joined in on the game! I grew up watching a strong female character empower girls to be heroes and save the day instead of needing to be saved. I didn't know it then, but early on it instilled in me a sense of gender equality. Women could be strong and powerful. Women could be courageous and bold. Later, when I started to learn about feminism, I found that those concepts already lived in me. Our childhood games, inspired by a TV show, prepared us.
Over the decades, I've been surprised that there weren't real efforts to reboot the series or portray Wonder Woman on the big screen. It seemed like there was always a Batman or Superman movie coming out, but it was curious how Wonder Woman's character never seemed to be revived. That's why I got very excited when I heard that they were working on a movie about her!
To celebrate the release of the upcoming Wonder Woman movie, Allegory Gallery is hosting a little contest!*
Create a piece of jewelry inspired by Wonder Woman and be entered to win a $40 gift certificate from Allegory Gallery! Send a picture and a short description to us before NOON EST on June 2nd for a chance to win! One winner will be selected and announced at midnight. Send your submission to info@allegorygallery.com.
The fun doesn't end there! The Allegory Gallery crew is going to the movies! Want to hang out with us and watch the film? Join us at the Diamond Theatre of Ligonier at 7PM on June 2nd for opening night! We will have Wonder Woman-inspired goodie bags while supplies last! Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for children 10 and under, and an additional $4 per seat for VIP seating! We hope to see you at the movies!
*Disclaimer: This contest is not associated, affiliated, and/or sponsored by Atlas Entertainment, Cruel & Unusual Films, DC Entertainment, or DC Comics.
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