The Real American History Film Project

Posted by John Paluska July 13, 2015

The Real American History Film Project

Martha Barnes' Shoutout to Baltimore and Detroit

Paging USA

The American History Film Project had a successful exhibition this year at Annandale High School. While two of the films were submitted from rural Nebraska, the other two were about hometowns that began as rural communities and are now situated in metropolitan areas. Annandale, inside Washington's "Beltway" is now considered urban. Martha Barnes, founder of the project, said she is hoping for submissions from schools in The audience was captivated and entertained by the question and answer sessions with Lexi Rice (Nebraska) and Bailey Oliver (the editor of a top rate submission about Annandale) among others. Further, Mary Hilbrink's film about Cary, along with her appearance via Skype, really brought an added dimension to the whole exhibition.

However, The American History Film Project isn't just about rural America. It's not just the midwest. Neither is it just D.C. No, the American History Film Project is about America's history, told in local stories through the eyes of the locals themselves. This is why we would like to hear stories from Baltimore, Detroit, and every other city in the USA. We believe that when students research local history it increases pride in their neighborhood and connects them to the larger community. The American History Film Project seeks to teach the importance everyone plays in the tapestry of history.

If you, or someone you know, is a student between grades 3-12, we are waiting to hear from you! Your community's stories are important. They are what helped make your story, and we are waiting to enjoy your history with you!

How to Submit a Film to the American History Film Project

If you would like to submit a documentary to the American History Film Project, please email us at filmprojectamericanhistory@gmail.com. Also, be sure to check out the film guidelines at our official website.