Virginia

     “Virginia” is a photo documentary about a hardworking woman from Boone, North Carolina. Virginia is a politician, caterer at Publix, a freelance wedding planner, and above all a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is a selfless and caring citizen who wants to make a difference in her small, rural community. Virginia highlights the craziness of a local election season, the balance of work and family, and the gender divide in American politics that still persists in our society today.

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     “Virginia” explores the struggles and sacrifices female politicians make in order to succeed. Women's political participation is a fundamental obligation for gender equality and genuine democracy. Their participation facilitates direct engagement in public decision-making and is a means of ensuring better accountability for women of all ages and races around the United States. Women’s voices must be heard.

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     This documentary shows that the gender gap in American politics is prevalent at the national and local level. As “Virginia” aims to show how a motivated woman from a rural mountain town can be the starting point for powerful voices that are determined to change the world.