San Diego Girl Scouts featured in new documentary encouraging kids to explore nonfiction films

A filmmaker has created a documentary called "Cookie Queens" that features Girl Scouts, including one troop from San Diego, according to the Times of San Diego.

The filmmaker's goal is to show that children can engage with nonfiction films to better understand complex topics such as labor, economy, gender, and class.

She emphasizes that young audiences are capable of thinking critically and that documentaries can provide valuable knowledge about the world and storytelling.

At screenings around the country, including those attended by the filmmaker's own children and their friends, young viewers have actively engaged by asking the Girl Scouts about the pressures they face and seeking advice on advocacy.

The filmmaker encourages artists and adults to trust children with more incisive and entertaining stories that help them grasp social issues and inspire them to become advocates for change.