Lindsay is a Real LIfe Woman Superhero!
STUDIO MOVIE GRILL SELECTS LINDSAY STAWICK AS INDIANAPOLIS’
“REAL LIFE WOMAN SUPERHERO”
Forever changed by the deadly effects of domestic abuse, the mentor and community advocate will be honored in Dallas at a red-carpet screening of
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Wonder Woman”
DALLAS, TX (May 17, 2017) – Lindsay Stawick, who “took tragedy and turned it into action” and now mentors teens against the “warning signs of teen dating abuse” as program manager at the Domestic Violence Network is Indianapolis’ “Real Life Woman Superhero.” Stawick was one of the more than 700 nominees submitted to Studio Movie Grill (SMG) as part of a nationwide search for everyday women making a big difference in our communities.
Nominations were solicited for a month (April 14-May 14) to find the women with the most inspiring stories from each of SMG’s 11 markets, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Rocklin/Sacramento, Scottsdale/Phoenix, Simi Valley/Los Angeles and Tampa.
In the search to find the perfect candidates, a seven-person review committee carefully combed through each submission to select worthy representatives from each market, in addition to a special selection made by the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. The “Real Life Women Superheroes” were chosen based on their dedication to helping others, resiliency in the face of tough circumstances and professional achievements.
Stawick and a guest, along with her fellow honorees, will be flown via Southwest Airlines to Dallas (home of SMG’s corporate headquarters) to see one of the world’s most iconic big screen super heroes in action at their own special red-carpet screening of the highly-anticipated action adventure Wonder Woman on May 31st. Prior to the film, each honoree will be presented SMG’s “Opening Hearts and Minds” Award, in support of SMG’s mission to open hearts and minds, one story at a time. A $1,000 donation will also be made to each honoree’s charity of choice.
The Warner Bros. Pictures release starring Gal Gadot in the title role and directed by Patty Jenkins, opens nationwide on Friday, June 2.
Stawick’s compelling nomination, submitted online at www.studiomoviegrill.com, read:
“Lindsay Stawick is deserving of being recognized as a Real Life Superhero because of the true inspiration and example she is to youth and the community of Indianapolis through her work as the youth program manager for the Domestic Violence Network (DVN). Lindsay took tragedy and turned it into action. In 2008, her high school friend was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. This tragedy inspired Lindsay to study social work in college and fuels her passion to ensure other teens in the community don’t fall victim to an unsafe relationship. In the past two years, Lindsay has taught more than 4,000 students about the warning signs of teen dating abuse and how they can engage in healthy relationships. She works day after day to make sure young people know they matter and that experiences that come their way may be difficult or happy, but there are people who would help support them. Lindsay also works part time with the Community Health Network to offer support and resources to sexual assault victims. And she launched an anti-violence club at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet Middle and High School. She is a ‘visionary leader’ who never stops thinking about how to change the culture of violence in a positive way in our community. “
About Studio Movie Grill:
Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), the leader in in-theater dining exhibition and named to Inc. Magazine’s 35thAnnual List of Fastest Growing Private Companies, has modernized the traditional movie-going experience by combining first-run movies with full-service, in-theater dining. Since 2000, SMG has swiftly grown to 24 locations in nine states and has announced 3 new additions in CA, FL and GA before the end of the 2017. Its long-standing Special Needs Screenings and Chefs for Children community outreach programs continue to help families everywhere as pillars of the company’s purpose and fulfilling its mission to open hearts and minds, one story at a time. SMG ranks #1 in box office receipts for in-theater dining concepts. For additional information, visit: www.studiomoviegrill.com.
About Wonder Woman:
Patty Jenkins directed the epic action adventure Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot in the title role, along with Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen and Elena Anaya. The screenplay is by Allan Heinberg, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg and Jason Fuchs, based on characters from DC Entertainment. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston. The film was produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Stephen Jones, Geoff Johns, Wesley Coller, Jon Berg and Rebecca Steel Roven serving as executive producers.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Tencent Pictures and Wanda Pictures, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, Wonder Woman. The film is scheduled for release worldwide beginning June 2, 2017, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tony Fay, LDWW
Cell: (972) 273-0794 Email: tony@ldwwgroup.com
Lynne McQuaker, Studio Movie Grill
Office: (972) 388-7888 Ext. 232 Email: lmcquaker@studiomoviegrill.com