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18/01/2024 Documentary 1h 35m
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One nation. Under girls.

Overview

What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? In this documentary, young female leaders from wildly different backgrounds in Missouri navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up.

  1. Amanda McBaine

    Director

  2. Jesse Moss

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Faith Glasgow

    Self

  2. Cecilia Bartin

    Self

  3. Nisha Murali

    Self

  4. Brooke Taylor

    Self

  5. Emily Worthmore

    Self

  6. Maddie Rowan

    Self

  7. Tochi Ihekona

    Self

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Reviews

A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on 2025-04-04
Now more relevant than ever, “Girls State” is an inspiring documentary that shines a light on the future of American democracy through the eyes of ambitious, intelligent, and passionate young women.

This political coming-of-age film (a companion piece to 2020’s “Boys State”) follows 500 high school girls from Missouri as they gather for a week-long democratic experiment where they create a government from scratch. What emerges is an empowering look at how femininity and leadership intertwine, as these young women demonstrate the drive, intelligence, and ambition needed to shape th...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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