A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF AMERICA'S PAST AND FUTURE
Winner of 24 Awards. Screened Across 5 Continents.
"Historical storytelling that captivates from start to finish."
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Film Threat - ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)
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HANNAH GRONK
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"A work of great interest due to all the values it conveys."
LLUIS VALENTI, DIRECTOR
36TH FESTIVAL DE CINEMA DE GIRONA
36TH FESTIVAL DE CINEMA DE GIRONA
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"Stunning and moving."
"A brilliant, masterly crafted opus."
"Shockingly powerful."
"A riveting, edge-of-your-seat film."
"As much of a poem as a documentary."
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"Defies expectations at every turn."
"An impressive masterpiece."
"A must-see documentary."
"Gripping and heart-rending."
"A meditation on the meaning of America."
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2024 | DOCUMENTARY, DRAMA, HISTORY
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The Story
Does America's future depend on its past? Will America survive?
First feature documentary that explores in depth a mysterious woman’s influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its independence – a vision that can deeply influence the nation’s present need for healing and unity. Key Cast
STARRING
John Koopman III, Bonnie Victoria Kiefer, Adam Carrizales, John Fitzgerald Kenndy, Ronald Wilson Reagan, George Walker Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., the Wampanoag Nation. Main Crew
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Official Poster (2024)
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© 2024 Avinu Films | United States | 73 mins
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Gallery
Awards
8TH GOLDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL (Hollywood premiere at TCL Chinese Theatres)
BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
9TH NEAR NAZARETH FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
ACCOLADE GLOBAL FILM COMPETITION
BEST DIRECTOR - AWARD OF MERIT
MARCELLE ABELA
BEST DIRECTOR - AWARD OF MERIT
MARCELLE ABELA
AUTHENTIC GLOBAL FILM AWARDS
AWARD OF MERIT - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
AWARD OF MERIT - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
CINEMATIC EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - SPECIAL AWARD
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - SPECIAL AWARD
FESTIVAL NAPOLEON SUR LES CHAMPS-ELYSEES (In partnership with the City of Paris)
BEST POLITICAL FILM
BEST POLITICAL FILM
GLOBAL MUSIC AWARDS
BRONZE MEDAL - ORIGINAL SCORE
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
BRONZE MEDAL - ORIGINAL SCORE
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
GOLDEN FEMI FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
GOLDEN LION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
BEST DIRECTOR OF A FEATURE FILM
MARCELLE ABELA
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
BEST DIRECTOR OF A FEATURE FILM
MARCELLE ABELA
IMPACT DOCS AWARDS
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - AWARD OF MERIT WITH SPECIAL MENTION
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - AWARD OF MERIT WITH SPECIAL MENTION
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - AWARD OF MERIT WITH SPECIAL MENTION
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - AWARD OF MERIT WITH SPECIAL MENTION
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE AWARDS
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
MEI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
BEST DIRECTOR
MARCELLE ABELA
BEST PRODUCER
CHARLES THOMPSON & MARCELLE ABELA
BEST NARRATOR
CHEPI ANTHONY MILLER & WARREN WILCOCK
BEST DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
NOELLE WATSON
BEST EDITOR
RICHARD FRANSELL
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
BEST DIRECTOR
MARCELLE ABELA
BEST PRODUCER
CHARLES THOMPSON & MARCELLE ABELA
BEST NARRATOR
CHEPI ANTHONY MILLER & WARREN WILCOCK
BEST DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
NOELLE WATSON
BEST EDITOR
RICHARD FRANSELL
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
MILWAUKEE INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
ROME PRISMA INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
(NOMINATED)
TRACKS MUSIC AWARDS
BEST MOVIE SCORE / SOUNDTRACK
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
BEST MOVIE SCORE / SOUNDTRACK
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
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Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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COMPOSERS
MARCELLE ABELA & DAVID TERNYIK
FEATURED SOLOISTS
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PRESS INQUIRIES: contact at avinufilms.com
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