POV Season 33

Feature Film | 07/20/2020 | 82 Mins

Meet the Radical Monarchs, a group of young girls of color on the frontlines of social justice. Set in Oakland, California, the film documents the journey of the group as they earn badges for completing units on such subjects as LGBTQ allyship, environmental preservation and disability justice. Official Selection, SXSW. A co-presentation of Latino Public Broadcasting.

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Official Trailer | We Are The Radical Monarchs

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We Are The Radical Monarchs

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Lesson plan We Are The Radical Monarchs Lesson Plan: Youth Leadership in Action
Discussion guide We Are The Radical Monarchs: Discussion Guide
Reading list We Are The Radical Monarchs Delve Deeper Reading List

Film Credits —

Linda Goldstein Knowlton Director/Producer
Katie Flint Producer/Editor
Grace Lee Executive Producer

Critical Acclaim —

“In a time when change is both scrutinized and praised, We Are the Radical Monarchs puts the spotlight on the future leaders of America who can possibly neutralize all of that and truly bring progress to a divisive country.”

— Dino-Ray Ramos, Deadline