Maine Girls (2017)
A film about immigrant and U.S.-born teen girls in Maine who find common ground and acceptance.
With one million immigrants making their home in the U.S. annually, immigrant students are entering American public schools in record numbers. Welcome to South Portland, Maine explores a demographic shift through the lives of young women attending high school in what is considered the whitest state in America - Maine. The film's 14 teen protagonists-from Somalia, the Congo, Vietnam, Jamaica, and southern Maine-are enrolled in a hip hop, health and culture program during the most anti-immigrant period in recent U.S. history. The 2016 presidential race and recent terrorist attacks have fueled an atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and violence against recent immigrants. Viewers will watch as the girls relate to one another's hopes and fears, and manage to build trust as the charged events unfold around them.
Cast
- Paul LePage - Himself/Governor of Maine
- Mark Brewer - Himself/Professor of Political Science
- Mariza Benedicte - Herself/Student
- Serena McKenzie - Herself/Student
- Claire Schroeder - Herself/Group Facilitator
- Hannah Quinlan - Herself/Student
- Nghi Ha Le - Herself/Student
- Britni Cole - Herself/Student
- Grace Whited - Herself/Student
- Zulayqua Munye - Herself/Student
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
Maine Girls TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Maine Girls about?
- With one million immigrants making their home in the U.S. annually, immigrant students are entering American public schools in record numbers. Welcome to South Portland, Maine explores a demographic shift through the lives of young women attending high school in what is considered the whitest state in America - Maine. The film's 14 teen protagonists-from Somalia, the Congo, Vietnam, Jamaica, and southern Maine-are enrolled in a hip hop, health and culture program during the most anti-immigrant period in recent U.S. history. The 2016 presidential race and recent terrorist attacks have fueled an atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and violence against recent immigrants. Viewers will watch as the girls relate to one another's hopes and fears, and manage to build trust as the charged events unfold around them.
- Who directed Maine Girls?
- Maine Girls was directed by Yael Luttwak, Abigail Tannebaum.
- Who stars in Maine Girls?
- Maine Girls stars Paul LePage, Mark Brewer, Mariza Benedicte, Serena McKenzie, Claire Schroeder, Hannah Quinlan.
- How long is Maine Girls?
- Maine Girls has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Maine Girls?
- Maine Girls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maine Girls produced?
- Maine Girls was produced in United States of America.