Cinematic Sisterhood: Wildwood, NJ

Everyone needs more WILDWOOD, NJ, in their lives.

Shot on dreamy Super 8 film by directors Ruth Leitman (MFF alum, NO ONE ASKED YOU) and Carol Weaks Cassidy with an all-women crew, this documentary shines a light on the lives of women from Wildwood, New Jersey… the last great American carnival town.

From go-go dancers to girls who work as vampires in the boardwalk haunted house, the film moves beyond big hair and press-on nails to look into the souls of women raised on the boardwalk’s rides, neon lights, and beaches. It’s easy to see why Lana Del Rey included footage from the movie in her “Diet Mountain Dew” music video.

Director Ruth Leitman will join for a Q&A following the screening.

Cinematic Sisterhood is presented by: Tracey B. Thomas. The WF is a proud promotional partner.

Click here for tickets >> https://mkefilm.org/films/6a106acb03dc9cad9c19607f

In 2025, we awarded a special grant to Milwaukee Film to create Cinematic Sisterhood, a monthly series of films that celebrate women’s voices on and off the screen. Milwaukee Film has since secured additional support to carry it forward, and we’re proud to continue as a promotional partner.