In recognition of The New York Women’s Foundation, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted guests at CAA’s LA Screening Room for a special screening of Song One, where the film’s writer and director Kate Barker-Froyland, and lead actress Anne Hathaway welcomed the audience.
The film in which Anne Hathaway plays a young woman who strikes up a relationship with her ailing brother’s favorite musician, was followed by a private seated dinner at the new Palm Restaurant Beverly Hills.
Singer Lionel Richie, made a surprise appearance at the restaurant and was approached for selfies by Anne Hathaway, and the film’s musicians Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice.
Attendees included Anne Hathaway’s husband Adam Shulman who co-produced with his wife,Thomas Froyland, Lionel Richie, Susan Blakely, Billy Zane, Gary Busey, Rebecca Dayan, Illeana Douglas, Nastassja Kinski, Heather Matarazzo, Penelope Ann Miller, Ben Platt, Tony Revolori, Peter Mark Richman, Dominique Swain, Jess Weixler, and Madeline Zima.
The event raised awareness and support of The New York Women’s Foundation, a cross-cultural alliance of women serving as a voice for women and a force for change. www.nywf.org
Pictured: Jean Shafiroff and Anne Hathaway