Pam Grier to speak at Winnipeg conference

Pam Grier, known for her pioneering work in action films, will be a keynote speaker at an upcoming Film Training Manitoba conference.

Grier will speak Oct. 24 at Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades Conference. She’s set to discuss barrier breaking and building a lasting career.

Grier starred in Quentin Tarantino’s movie Jackie Brown, and films such as Coffy and Foxy Brown.

The conference will be held at The University of Winnipeg’s Riddell Hall, at 411 Spence St.

Tickets are $70 on Film Training Manitoba’s website.