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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 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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