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. Cosponsored by Monroe County NOW and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County.