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'America's Woman' awarded Best International Documentary Feature Film in Hollywood

2/24/2025

The movie "America's Woman - A journey into America's past and future," written and directed by Marcelle Abela, has triumphed once more by winning Best International Documentary Feature Film at the 2025 Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood, California. Captivating people during its West Coast premiere at the legendary TCL Chinese Theaters last week, this film’s heart-rending exploration of America’s roots and destiny is resonating deeply with audiences and juries alike. Boasting an impressive tally of 24 global film festival awards, "America's Woman" is now streaming worldwide on the newly launched Avinu Films OTT channel.

'America's Woman' wins Best Political Film at the Festival Napoleon sur les Champs-Elysees

2/12/2025

The acclaimed documentary America's Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future, written and directed by Marcelle Abela, has been awarded Best Political Film, after captivating audiences and jury alike during its French premiere at the Festival Napoleon sur les Champs-Elysees, held in partnership with the City of Paris. The festival was held at the iconic Club de l'Etoile Cinema, home to arthouse films and cult classics since the 1920s. Still going strong on the film festival circuit, America's Woman has won 23 awards to date, today's award being the first to be received in a political category. The documentary is set to have its Hollywood premiere on February 18 at the TCL Chinese Theatres, as an Official Selection in the 8th Golden State Film Festival.

“America’s Woman” goes to Hollywood

1/18/2025

The award-winning feature documentary “America’s Woman,” from visionary Maltese-American filmmaker Marcelle Abela, is set to screen at Hollywood’s iconic TCL Chinese Theatres as an official selection of the 8th Golden State Film Festival. This groundbreaking film will be showcased during the festival’s run from February 14-20, 2025.

“America’s Woman” is not just a film. It is an odyssey through time into the heart of America, uncovering the extraordinary story of a mysterious woman who profoundly influenced George Washington and his vision for America’s independence and its future. This documentary, written and directed by Marcelle Abela, offers an unparalleled look into how this figure, overlooked by historians, is the key to America’s healing and unity, providing a crucial narrative that is as enlightening as it is essential.

Film Synopsis: Could America’s future truly hinge on its past? “America’s Woman” boldly answers this question, unearthing the story of a pivotal figure in American history, whose connection with George Washington has shaped the nation’s identity in ways never imagined. Featuring an impressive ensemble cast that includes John Koopman III and Bonnie Victoria Kiefer in the main roles, Chepi Anthony Miller and Warren Wilcock as narrators, members of the Wampanoag Nation, and influential historical figures such as John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Hillary Clinton, this documentary is a masterclass in layered storytelling that blends drama, rich historical detail, and contemporary reflections in the most compelling manner.

Event Details:

Location: TCL Chinese Theatres 6, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Festival Dates: February 14–20, 2025.
Screening Times: Check the Golden State Film Festival’s website for exact times.

Tickets for this event are available via the Golden State Film Festival’s official ticketing page.

Why Attend:

Historical Revelation: Discover America’s past like never before with this thought-provoking documentary.
Cultural Significance: Experience a unique blend of perspectives in one of Hollywood’s most revered cinemas, including insights from the Wampanoag Nation that offer a more complete view of American history.
Timely Message: Gain valuable insights into America’s past that could help bridge the current political, racial, and social divides in the nation.
Iconic Venue: Witness this powerful documentary in the legendary TCL Chinese Theatres, adding another layer of historical significance to your viewing experience.

Marcelle Abela, the director of this cinematic masterpiece, states, “Having ‘America’s Woman’ screened at the TCL Chinese Theatres during the 8th Golden State Film Festival is not only an honor, but a testament to the film’s message about unity and the reevaluation of America’s historical narratives as they impact the nation’s present and future. We invite everyone to join us for this remarkable journey through time.”

About the Festival: The Golden State Film Festival, held annually in Hollywood, is renowned for its celebration of independent cinema. The festival prides itself on showcasing innovative films from around the world, where filmmakers share their vision with a diverse audience in one of the most iconic settings in cinema history.

About TCL Chinese Theatres: The epitome of cinematic grandeur and a landmark on Hollywood Boulevard, the TCL Chinese Theatres have been the epicenter of film culture and cinematic events since 1927. Famous for its legendary status, the Theatres have the historic handprints and footprints in its forecourt.

'America's Woman' wins Best Score at the Tracks Music Awards

12/20/2024

America's Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future, directed by Marcelle Abela, has been awarded Best Score at the Tracks Music Awards in Los Angeles. The 22nd award for this feature documentary hailed as an impressive masterpiece about George Washington's vision for the United States, America's Woman boasts an original score with classical, folk, and native elements composed by the director herself and David Ternyik. The soundtrack of the film can be heard on the usual music streaming platforms and on the compact disc that has recently been released by Avinu Films. Meanwhile, the documentary is going to be released to streaming and on Blu-Ray in January 2025.

'America's Woman' Wins Special Documentary Award at Romania's Cinematic European Film Festival

11/1/2024

The feature documentary America's Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future has won Best Documentary Special Award, after captivating the jury and audience during its Romanian premiere earlier this week at the 2024 Cinematic European Film Festival in Craiova, Romania. An Avinu Films production written and directed by Marcelle Abela, and co-produced with Charles Thompson, America's Woman has now accumulated 15 awards from film festivals worldwide. The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary at both the International Motion Picture Awards in Canada and the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards in Wisconsin. Following the completion of its festival tour, the documentary is slated for release on streaming platforms and physical media in the early part of next year.

Girona's 36th Film Festival Presents Spanish Premiere of Marcelle Abela's 'America's Woman'

10/30/2024

The prestigious 36th Festival de Cinema de Girona has unveiled its official 2024 line-up of films, which includes the Spanish premiere of the feature documentary America's Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future. Called "a work of great interest due to all the values it conveys" by the festival's director, Lluis Valenti, this the 14th Official Selection of the film throughout the United States, Canada, India, Italy, Spain, and Bolivia. Written and directed by Marcelle Abela, co-produced with Charles Thompson, and narrated by the award-winning Chepi Anthony Miller and Warren Wilcock, America's Woman can also be watched in Spain and Malta only throughout the festival's duration up to November 9th on Girona's Emergent streaming platform. The film, which has already won multiple awards, is located in the Documentary section of the festival and the streaming platform can be accessed by signing up here.

Photo Credit: Avinu Films.

'America's Woman' Wins 8 Awards at 2024 Mei International Film Festival

9/30/2024

Marcelle Abela's`documentary America’s Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future swept the jury and audience off its feet this weekend, winning eight awards during its Asian premiere at the 2024 Mei International Film Festival. Part of the "Visionary Filmmaking" line-up of the festival held in Karnataka, India, the film won Best Documentary Feature. At the same time, Marcelle Abela won Best Director, Best Producer (with Charles Thompson as co-producer), and Best Original Score of a Feature Film (with David Ternyik as co-composer). Other awards for the film included Best Narrators for Chepi Anthony Miller and Warren Wilcock respectively, Best Director of Photography for Noelle Wilson, and Best Editor and Colorist for Richard Fransell. An Avinu Films production, America's Woman has become the proud recipient of 14 festival awards across the globe. It is scheduled to be released on both streaming platforms and physical media once it completes its run on the film festivals circuit.

Documentary Feature 'America's Woman' Wins Bronze at the Global Music Awards

9/27/2024

The feature documentary America's Woman - A Journey Into the Heart of America's Past and Future, directed by Marcelle Abela and co-produced with Charles Thompson, has been awarded the Bronze Medal for Original Score/Soundtrack at the 2024 Global Music Awards in California. The sixth award for this Avinu Films picture hailed worldwide as a shockingly powerful, heart-rending, and unique film about the United States and George Washington's vision for the nation, America's Woman boasts an original score with classical, folk, and native elements composed by the director herself and David Ternyik. The motion picture soundtrack of the film can be heard on the usual music streaming platforms.

The Global Music Awards are well-known as a top-tier international music competition that honors talented composers around the world. It is a showcase for music gems and unique voices, with the GMA being the music industry's golden seal of approval for gifted musicians and composers. At present, America's Woman is going through the festival circuit. Its Asian premiere is going to be held on Saturday, September 28, in Karnataka, India, as part of the "Visionary Filmmaking" line-up of the 2024 Mei International Film Festival.

John Koopman III as George Washington in "America's Woman." Photo credit: Avinu Films.

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