The Test
Documentary Short
2024
Co-Director & Co-Producer with Laura Waters Hinson
A maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement center dreams of becoming a US citizen to provide 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.
Praise for The Test
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
From the opening scenes, THE TEST captivates with its narrative of aspiration and the tangible bonds of community support.- Overly Honest Reviews
Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival (2023)
Austin Film Festival (2023)
Santa Fe International Film Festival, Jury Award: Best Short Documentary (2023)
United Nations Association Film Festival (2023)
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival (2023)
Justice Film Festival (2024)
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (2024)
DC Independent Film Festival (2024)
Atlanta Docufest (2024)
American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (2024)
Justice Film Festival (2024)
Annapolis Film Festival, Jury Award: Best Documentary Short (2024)
Manchester International Film Festival (2024)
Cleveland International Film Festival (2024)
Washington DC International Film Festival (2024)
Home is Distant Shores Film Festival (2024)
DC/DOX (2024)
Hill Country Film Festival (2024)