A SHORT DOCUMENTARY BY CLAUDIA MYERS & LAURA WATERS HINSON

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ABOUT THE FILM

THE TEST is an award-winning short documentary that tells the story of a maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement community who dreams of becoming a US citizen to create a better life for his family.

He enlists the help of two senior residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US citizenship exam. What begins as an informal tutoring arrangement becomes a transformational relationship where these strangers become family.

“Fills viewers with a sense of hope – a simple story with a beautiful ending.”

—FilmThreat

“A heartwarming reminder of the importance of family and the power of hope.”

—GhMovieFreak

“A human story of compassion and reciprocity.”

—ReviewRon

FEATURED SCREENINGS

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024
PITTSBURGH, PA

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December 9, 2024
New York, NY

ENGAGE WITH THE FILM

THE TEST is a story about the power of the American Dream that shares a hopeful vision of immigration and a model for addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior communities across the country. If these issues resonate with you, here are a few ways to make an impact in your community: