Additional Films and Guests, Screen Share
A look at what American democracy would be like in the hands of teenage girls as part of an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. Q&A to follow.
From the Emmy Award winners behind Boys State, Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, comes the Emmy Award-winning Girls State. Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with a deepening democratic crisis and heightened political polarization, this compelling documentary delves into the experiences of 500 teenage girls participating in a week-long program where they construct their own state government. It underscores the significance of civic engagement, the intricacies of democracy, and the influence of female voices in political leadership. [96 min; documentary; English]
A Q&A with Tochi Ihekona and Emily Worthmore, two of the film's subjects, will follow the screening.
"When thinking about the whole American experiment, nearly 250 years in, it can seem hard to find reasons for optimism. But Girls State offers a welcome and necessary helping of it." — Robert Levin, Newsday
"Girls State is a smart, entertaining and quietly vital documentary." — John Serba, Decider
"Personally, after watching the testosterone-charged males in Boys State compared to the insightful and accepting females in Girls State, I think it’s time we let the ladies take over at all levels of government." — Al Alexander, Movies Thru the Spectrum
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This screening includes PARADOXICAL THINKING: THE FILMS OF DAVID LYNCH
Sun, Feb 9, 10 am
