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June 17, 2024

Documentarian Amanda McBaine on Girls That Create with Erin Prather Stafford

In Girls State, Amanda McBaine supports a world where female representation in politics is more equitable; a world where opportunities are equal.

Show Notes

This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes documentary filmmaker Amanda McBaine to the podcast. McBaine directed and produced the 2024 film Girls State with her partner, Jesse Moss. Streaming on Apple TV+, the film takes its name from the Girls State program, organized by American Legion Auxiliary departments across the U.S. Sessions are designed to educate and empower U.S. high school students who have completed their junior year and focus on exploring the mechanics of American government and politics.

The Girls State documentary features a compelling array of young women from different backgrounds and their participation in Missouri's 2022 Girls State. It underscores the significance of civic engagement, the intricacies of democracy, and the influence of female voices in political leadership.

Learn more about Girls State and stream on Apple TV+.

About Amanda McBaine

Amanda McBaine is an American film director and producer. She has co-directed and produced Girls State (2024), Boys State (2020), and The Mission (2023) with Jesse Moss. She has additionally produced The Overnighters (2014), The Bandit (2016), and Mayor Pete (2021).

Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create to support the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. For more information, go to girlsthatcreate.com and follow and connect on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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