Girls State
“One nation. Under girls.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
- Original Title
- Girls State
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Concordia Studio, Mile End Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
Thorsten Thielow, Martina Radwan, Erynn Patrick Lamont, Keri Oberly, Laura Hudock, Laela Kilbourn
Amy Foote
Amanda McBaine, Laurene Powell Jobs, Nicole Stott, Jesse Moss, Davis Guggenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda McBaine
Director
Jesse Moss
Director
Amanda McBaine
Producer
Jesse Moss
Producer
Amy Foote
Editor
Thorsten Thielow
Director of Photography
Martina Radwan
Director of Photography
Erynn Patrick Lamont
Director of Photography
Keri Oberly
Director of Photography
Laura Hudock
Director of Photography
Laela Kilbourn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls State
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What is Girls State about?
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.
Who directed Girls State?
Girls State was directed by Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss.
Who stars in Girls State?
The principal cast of Girls State includes Faith Glasgow, Cecilia Bartin, Nisha Murali, Brooke Taylor, Emily Worthmore.
When was Girls State released and how long is it?
Girls State was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls State?
Girls State holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).