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LoudMouth Entertainment, a subsidiary of LoudMouth Marketing, announces its inaugural series of documentary screenings, featuring the highly acclaimed Independent Lens PBS film Ratified on January 16, 2026, bringing the community together for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and conversation about women’s leadership and civic engagement in Acadiana.

RATIFIED, co-directed by award winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper, is a powerful documentary that chronicles the century-long effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, weaving together the voices of women across generations, races, and political backgrounds who fought to move the ERA forward. The film highlights the triumphs, setbacks, and the enduring push for women’s equality that continues today. https://ratifythefilm.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

“This is not a political event—this is a cultural, historical, and community conversation,” said Amber Carter, Founder of LoudMouth Entertainment. “Lafayette is home to extraordinary women leading businesses, organizations, and movements. Lafayette is ready to have the conversation that creates space for reflection, dialogue, and connection across our community.”

Sponsored by LFTFiber and Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette’s screening comes at a pivotal moment, as the region experiences measurable growth in women-owned businesses, women in civic leadership, and women shaping the cultural and economic direction of Acadiana.

The event will include an opening reception and conclude with a community conversation with the film’s Director Deborah Riley Draper - inviting local leaders and attendees to explore what progress looks like for Lafayette in 2026 and beyond.

For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Amber Carter at ambercarter@loudmouthmarketing.com or by calling 404-468-6600.