UP FOR DEBATE
2019 - Present, documentary series in development
2020 Recipient of The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theater ( ↗ Variety )
2019 IFP Film Week Spotlight on Docs
2018 DocNYC - Only in New York works-in-progress
2020 Recipient of The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theater ( ↗ Variety )
2019 IFP Film Week Spotlight on Docs
2018 DocNYC - Only in New York works-in-progress
Up For Debate - splash reel 9.11.19
N.Y.C. teens fully "woke" to broken politics model hope as they debate hot-button topics inside the largest urban debate league in the U.S - The New York City Urban Debate League (NYCUDL)
Industry Showcases
2019 IFP Film Week Spotlight on Docs
2018 DocNYC - Only in New York works-in-progress
Brookyln Tech Students
Brooklyn Tech Students
P.S. 161 Students
Collaborators
Ann Bennett, Consulting Producer
Bill Tunnicliffe, DP, Co-Director
Keiko Deguchi, Editor
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Modeling a brighter future for us all, "Up For Debate" goes behind the scenes of cash-strapped N.Y.C. Urban Debate League (NYCUDL) after-school programs to show teens reaping the rewards of debate training. From thoroughly researching their arguments and learning to flip from one diametrically opposed point of view to another, these talented teens gradually build the acumen to advance and compete. They argue with fire and passion, but they are always civil. They are always listening and they are always respectful because that is how they will win.
Pitch Deck available upon request
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