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 powerful story of a maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement center who dreams of becoming a US citizen to create a better life for his family.
He enlists the help of two elderly residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US citizenship exam. A transformational relationship develops through studying together, and these strangers become family and find purpose.
“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
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MAY 31, 2024
FREDERICKSBURG, TX
JUNE 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC
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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: