"America's Woman" wins big at its Asian premiere in the
Visionary Filmmaking line-up of Mei International Film Festival
MEIIFF AWARDS:
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2024 | Documentary, Drama, History
A unique film. Shockingly powerful. A must-see documentary. A masterpiece - truly impressive. Great production with vivid portrayals. |
Defies expectations at every turn. A riveting, edge-of-your-seat film. Dramatic and full of suspense. A meditation on the meaning of America. Watch the film again and again. |
Gripping and heart-rending. Stunning and moving. Very beautiful work. As much of a poem as a documentary. The music takes you immediately back in time. |
AMERICA'S WOMAN
A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF AMERICA'S PAST AND FUTURE Does America's future depend on its past? Will America survive?
AMERICA'S WOMAN is an award-winning documentary feature that revolves around the mysterious woman, overlooked by historians, who had a profound influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its independence – a vision that could deeply influence the nation’s need for healing and unity. A journey into the heart of America's past and future, it is the first film to explore this relationship in depth. America's Woman is written and directed by Marcelle Abela, who also serves as one of the producers alongside Charles Thompson. The large ensemble cast includes notable figures such as John Koopman III, Bonnie Victoria Kiefer, Adam Carrizales, Ben Koschella, Nick Denton, James Miller, Andrew Card, Kay Daniels, and Mark Heath among others. Historical figures like John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Wamsutta Frank James, Ronald Wilson Reagan, George Walker Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., are also featured, in addition to members of the Wampanoag Nation. The story is brought to life by narrators Chepi Anthony Miller and Warren Wilcock, who provide historical and cultural context and commentary. The original music for the film, which blends classical, folk, and native elements, is composed by Marcelle Abela and David Ternyik. |
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