Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry Discuss Authenticity and Media at SXSW
Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry Discuss Authenticity and Media at SXSW

Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry Discuss Authenticity and Media at SXSW

Authenticity and Media in 2018 with Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry
SXSW – Austin Convention Center, March 10, 2018
Article and Photography by Jim Chapin

Lena Dunham sat down with Samantha Barry to discuss what it means to be “authentic” media in 2018? More specifically, When it comes to a female audience, what do they value and connect to? And with women having such high bullshit meters, how do we check ourselves and make sure what we’re creating is deeply honest and resonates with all women?

Lena Dunham is an actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist. She starred in and served as executive producer, writer, and director for HBO’s hit series Girls, which wrapped after six critically acclaimed seasons last spring. She has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards and has won two Golden Globes, including Best Actress for her work on Girls. Samantha Barry is the editor-in-chief of Glamour. Barry oversees all content development, production and consumer experiences for Glamour’s digital, social, video and print platforms.

LENA DUNHAM AND SAMANTHA BARRY PHOTO GALLERY

  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography
  • Lena Dunham and Samantha Barry at SXSW, Austin, TX 3/10/2018. © 2018 Jim Chapin Photography

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Jim Chapin
Jim Chapin
Freelance Live Music, Editorial & Event Photographer, Writer and Graphic Artist currently living it up in Austin, Texas - Live Music Capital of the World!