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Girls State

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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. From TMDB

24 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Apr 4, 2025 · last updated Oct 14, 2026 · How this works

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  • Tasha Robinson @tasharobinson.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2023

    A whole lot of really interesting stuff on the Sundance Film Festival lineup for 2024, but absolutely the one I'm most jazzed for is GIRLS STATE, from the directors of BOYS STATE, my favorite doc of 2020. I can't wait to see how differently or similarly the girls handle the same political program.

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  • Scott Tobias @scotttobias.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2024

    Review day at The Reveal: I mostly like MONKEY MAN, but Bonello's wild pastiche THE BEAST is the movie you should run out and see. @kphipps3000.bsky.social believes, as I do, that GIRLS STATE is an excellent companion doc: thereveal.substack.com/p/in-review-...

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  • Daniel Fienberg @thefienprint.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 20, 2024

    Three Sundance Doc Reviews... "Love Machina": www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... "Ibelin": www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... "Girls State": www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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  • David Chen @davechen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 19, 2024

    Over at Decoding Everything, I've shared my thoughts on my first day at Sundance Film Festival with reviews of GHOSTLIGHT and GIRLS STATE, plus my horrifically failed attempt at getting into Pedro Pascal's newest film! Read all about it: www.decodingeverything.com/p/sundance-d...

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  • Ignacio GHOULlup-Diaz @igallupd.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2024

    "New documentary film Girls State explores what would happen if teenage girls ran a government"

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  • Scott Renshaw @scottrenshaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2024

    New City Weekly reviews of this week's theatrical and streaming releases: MONKEY MAN, THE FIRST OMEN, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, GIRLS STATE, SCOOP, EXHUMA. www.cityweekly.net/BuzzBlog/arc...

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  • tv+news · all things tv+ @[email protected]Mastodon · Jan 13, 2024

    #GirlsState will premiere on #AppleTVPlus April 5, as revealed in the TV app. The documentary — premiering next week at #Sundance — follows 500 teenage girls gathering for a week-long immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/girls-state/umc.cmc.7fsw9p5hdoagfd4lajhf6a5li)

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  • Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots @screenzealotsTMDB reviews · Apr 4, 2025

    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,…

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  • andré @andrebob.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    5. My high school debate friends, rise up! SPEAK. follows some students as they pour it all into these public speaking competitions. As films like BOYS/GIRLS STATE have proven, listening to teenagers can provide us some incredible insight about our society. festival.sundance.org/program/film...

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  • nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 31, 2024

    #23: 'Girls State,' the even better companion to 'Boys State.' Watch it on Apple TV+ and read our full review of the film here: nonfics.substack.com/p/girls-stat...

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  • Anthony Kaufman @antkaufman.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2024

    There are 169(!) documentary features eligible for the Best Documentary Oscar this year. Here are my 10 selects: DAUGHTERS ERNEST COLE: LOST & FOUND GIRLS STATE DAHOMEY INTERCEPTED LOOK INTO MY EYES NO OTHER LAND SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT SUGARCANE WAR GAME deadline.com/2024/11/osca...

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  • Cambridge Day @cambridgeday.comBluesky · Sep 19, 2024

    There’s film ahead! Hamaguchi Ryusuke is back at the Harvard Film Archive, the directors of “Boys State” and “Girls State” present at The Brattle and “Naked Acts,” “Army of Shadows,” and “The Searchers” come reeling back. Oscar Goff has the trailers at bit.ly/3BdavLJ. #CambMA #Somerville

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  • Christianham @christianham.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 17, 2024

    I was going to see CIVIL WAR tonight, mainly to distract myself from the tension of the Caps game. Didn’t go. Tried to watch a movie but couldn’t stop staring at my stupid phone. Now, decompressing with relief and delight, I’m going to resume GIRLS STATE on Apple TV+.

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  • Old Ain't Dead @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 12, 2024

    Girls State, Missouri program gets a documentary look https://oldaintdead.com/girls-state-missouri-program-gets-a-documentary-look/ #AmandaMcBaine, #DocumentaryFilms, #GirlsState, #JesseMoss

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  • Christianham @christianham.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 5, 2024

    I was somewhat mixed on BOYS STATE, enough so that I had no plans to view the filmmakers' follow-up, GIRLS STATE. But I've been persuaded to reconsider. Behold the Power of a Film Review! www.nytimes.com/2024/04/05/m...

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  • Projection Booth Podcast @projectionbooth.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 5, 2024

    Mike spoke with cinematographer Laura Hudock about the 2024 documentary Girls State. The film follows 500 adolescent girls who come together to organize a faux-Supreme Court. www.spreaker.com/episode/spec...

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  • metacritic @metacritic.comBluesky · Apr 5, 2024

    Girls State [75] is on Apple TV+ Friday: www.metacritic.com/movie/girls-... "Like 'Boys State,' this film presents a fascinating microcosm of American teenagers." - Lindsay Bahr, AP

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  • tv+news · all things tv+ @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 5, 2024

    Now streaming on #AppleTVPlus for April 5, 2024: #Sugar • S1, E1-2 (Series Premiere) #GirlsState • Film Premiere #TheReluctantTraveler with Eugene Levy • S2, E6 #Manhunt • E5

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  • nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2024

    We review 'Girls State,' the follow-up companion film to 'Boys State,' which is naturally more interesting and mostly stands on its own as a more engaging and dramatically entertaining documentary. nonfics.substack.com/p/girls-stat...

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  • Moviz Ark @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 16, 2024

    'Girls State' Trailer Teases the Follow-Up to 'Boys State'!! Check It Out!! #AppleTVPlus, #GirlsState, #BoysState http://movizark.com/2024/03/16/girls-state-trailer-teases-the-follow-up-to-boys-state-check-it-out/

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  • Digital Digest Network @ddigest.comBluesky · Mar 15, 2024

    The boys had a go, now it's time for the girls. Watch the #trailer for "Girls State" in #4K here: trailers.ddigest.com/w/nz3b63ThAk... You can download this trailer here: www.digital-digest.com/movies/Girls... #GirlsState #4KP

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  • tv+news · all things tv+ @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 14, 2024

    Here is the official trailer for #GirlsState, premiering on #AppleTVPlus April 5. The documentary — from the makers of #BoysState — follows 500 teenage girls gathering for a week-long immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5GTaV7oZ2g

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  • tv+news · all things tv+ @[email protected]Mastodon · Jan 19, 2024

    #GirlsState made its world premiere yesterday at #SundanceFilmFestival. In attendance were directors and producers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, film subjects Faith Glasgow, Emily Worthmore, Cecilia Bartin, Tochi Ihekona, Anna Chellis, Maddie Rowan, Brooke Taylor, and more. The film premieres on #AppleTVPlus April 5. (https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/01/apple-original-films-celebrates-the-world-premiere-of-girls-state-at-sundance-film-festival/)

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  • POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 19, 2024

    It's hard to follow a masterpiece, but GIRLS STATE does it with a worthy 'sister film' to Sundance winner BOYS STATE, writes @filmfest.bsky.social povmagazine.com/girls-state-...

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