reporter: now she draws her strength from her friends, tony montenieri and susan swan.re her family, and the three work closely together. in 1998, ensler founded the women's organization v-day. active worldwide, v-day supports artists and social activists, raises money and finances ity women's shelters. she women's shelters.lish of joy,a community for survivors of gender violence in the democratic republic of congo. ♪ this evening she's on her way to a women's film festival, where she'll be receiving an award. she stops for photographs on the red carpet with her stepson, actor dylan mcdermott. they've very close. mr. mcdermott: one of the most important things in life, obviously, is your character. and eve's character is so true, so gold, if you will. and what she has done for women around the planet will go down in history, i believe. i mean, she is a radical. reporter: eve ensler is the evening's guest of honor. she's a role model for many of the women in the audience. >> ladies and gentlemen, the next president of the united states, eve ensler! reporter: eve ensler e