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WASHINGTON WEEK

I like the documentary Washington Week for how it teaches girls about their opportunities working in government and how they can impact the world. I love how they balanced formality with engaging topics. I didn't feel like I was in a lecture or that I was watching some commercial trying to sell me something. The film, made by high school student Andrea Medina, offers an inside look at the YUMA Center's Washington Week for high school girls. We learn about the goals of the camp and how it helps high school girls choose career paths. They travel to museums and listen to speakers talk about different government jobs.

This film gives a helpful, easy-to-understand explanation of what goes on inside the Washington Week camp. It's relatable to high school girls, interested parents and keeps it simple while communicating everything you would need to know. The camera work is on spot for the topic, the shots are interesting with varied angles and perspectives. It definitely kept me engaged while not distracting me from the information. I like the topics the speakers brought attention to. Since we find ourselves in a professional setting, the outfits aren't eye-catching but I found it interesting how you can see a girl's personality through her outfit, which is a nice touch that probably wasn't intentional. It takes place in the current day in different museums and monuments. The music is quiet and compliments the camera work. This is a documentary so no one is going over the top, and that's what I like! Everything works in harmony, so nothing takes away focus from the information about the camp. My favorite scene is when all the girls tell what they took away or loved about the camp. The timing and cuts really made it satisfying to watch and I especially enjoyed hearing the campers' opinions.

The film's message is that girls should get an opportunity to learn about different careers available to them in government.

I give Washington Week 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18. By Valerie M., KIDS FIRST!

I like the documentary Washington Week for how it teaches girls about their opportunities working in government and how they can impact the world. I love how they balanced formality with engaging topics. I didn't feel like I was in a lecture or that I was watching some commercial trying to sell me something. The film, made by high school student Andrea Medina, offers an inside look at the YUMA Center's Washington Week for high school girls. We learn about the goals of the camp and how it helps high school girls choose career paths. They travel to museums and listen to speakers talk about different government jobs.

This film gives a helpful, easy-to-understand explanation of what goes on inside the Washington Week camp. It's relatable to high school girls, interested parents and keeps it simple while communicating everything you would need to know. The camera work is on spot for the topic, the shots are interesting with varied angles and perspectives. It definitely kept me engaged while not distracting me from the information. I like the topics the speakers brought attention to. Since we find ourselves in a professional setting, the outfits aren't eye-catching but I found it interesting how you can see a girl's personality through her outfit, which is a nice touch that probably wasn't intentional. It takes place in the current day in different museums and monuments. The music is quiet and compliments the camera work. This is a documentary so no one is going over the top, and that's what I like! Everything works in harmony, so nothing takes away focus from the information about the camp. My favorite scene is when all the girls tell what they took away or loved about the camp. The timing and cuts really made it satisfying to watch and I especially enjoyed hearing the campers' opinions.

The film's message is that girls should get an opportunity to learn about different careers available to them in government.

I give Washington Week 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18. By Valerie M., KIDS FIRST!

An inside look into YUMA Center's Washington Week for girls interested in making a global impact