Film Screening - Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10–11:30 a.m.

The Test Documentary

THE TEST is a short documentary that follows the story of Eric Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who works as a maintenance worker at a large retirement center in Virginia. After eight years, Eric dreams of bringing his wife and three children to the US. The final obstacle to their long-awaited reunion is passing the U.S. Citizenship test. Two senior residents, Jill and Carl Miller, journey alongside Eric to tutor him to pass the test that will define his future.

A microcosm of the Great American Experiment, the employees at Goodwin House Alexandria represent a host of nations who have left family and community in their countries to pursue a life of freedom in the U.S. In contrast, the retirees who serve as tutors are everyday heroes. The destinies of Eric, Jill and Carl unfold along a shared journey as the retirees discover new purpose while empowering a future citizen to start a new life in America.

The filmmakers were inspired by a Washington Post article about Goodwin Living Foundation’s Citizenship Program.

See THE TEST at a special screening and discussion event, from 10-11:30 a.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024. Check the conference app for location information.

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