In the summer of 2016, six strangers with contrasting political views made the brave decision to road trip together in the lead-up to the 2016 Presidential election— exploring their politics together. Certainly on the surface, the six did not see eye to eye on very much. There was a Georgia Republican, a Bernie Sanders Democrat from Michigan, a staunchly pro-Hillary Clinton Democrat from the Bay Area, an Undecided voter from Minnesota, an Independent born in southern CA and raised in Mexico as well as an undecided-Democrat from Los Angeles.
The two things they did have in common, however? They were all first-time voters and all were women of color— a Mexican-American woman, an Indian-American woman, and three Black women.
With intelligence, curiosity, authenticity and maturity, together these young women search for a way through the noise, in what was one of the most divisive election seasons of their generation.
So, how do we cast a vote for unity in America’s divisive electoral waters? The answer to this question isn’t an easy one. But, as it turns out, it is not only necessary it is also possible.
These six strangers may have unlocked it in PARTY GIRLS: Exploring Politics Across America [par·ty (pärdē) — adjective —party as in political party ]—a micro-documentary series directed by Michele Barnwell and filmed in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election.
WATCH the full docuseries here:
