People call Jamal Holtz the future mayor (or governor) of D.C. At 26, he is a warm, extroverted, “old soul,” passionately dedicated to establishing Washington D.C. as The United States’ newest state. “51st STATE” is a short film that explores the emerging national issue of D.C. statehood from the personal perspective of one of its youngest and most vibrant Gen Z leaders – set against the cultural backdrop of our capital city under siege and a deep yet virtually unknown crack in our democracy.
2026 /
WINNER
51ST STATE
Director & Producer: Hannah Rosenzweig
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2024 |
27
United States
Languages: English
AWARD:
Impact Jury Prize (Sponsored by Ethologics)
Type:
Impact Video
Themes:
Creative Activism, Human Rights
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