Events / New York

ON HIGH HEELS IN AMERICA

The Shop at Scandinavia House

Sunday, October 11, 2026•3:00 PM

See the American premiere of a documentary following six women whose daring transatlantic crossings helped to revolutionize Norway, followed by a film talk by director Gunhild Westhagen Magnor and bestselling author Siv Ringdal! Based on Ringdal’s book of the same name, On High Heels in America reveals a cross-cultural journey of independence for Norwegian women who emigrated to NYC following WWII.

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View event at www.scandinaviahouse.org

About The Shop at Scandinavia House

58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016

Open

• Closes 10:00 PM

scandinaviahouse.org

+1 212-847-9737

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