FILM AND DISCUSSION: The Arts Council of Princeton invites the public to a special screening of “America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation,” a documentary exploring what it means to be American through candid conversations across the country, on February 14.

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will screen the documentary America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation on Saturday, February 14 from 1-3 p.m. This free event at the Solley Theater will be followed by a Q&A with directors Horacio Marquínez and Kirill Myltsev, offering firsthand insight into the film’s creation and themes.

America Unfiltered is a documentary journey that seeks to answer the question: “What does it mean to be an American?” The filmmakers, originally from Panama and Russia, spent nine months traveling across the U.S., from desert outposts to the Capitol steps on January 6 to chaotic city corners, engaging with everyday people from all walks of life. They speak with gun shop owners, conspiracy theorists, grieving mothers, undocumented workers, small-town locals, and many others. Through candid conversations on topics from politics and gun control to race and immigration, the film captures a raw, honest portrait of contemporary America and underscores the shared humanity that unites us all.

The screening promises to spark discussion and reflection, both through the film itself and the live Q&A with the directors. America Unfiltered extends beyond the screen into a black-and-white photography exhibition by Marquínez, offering an intimate, visual companion to the film’s cross-country journey. Following the event, guests are invited to an opening reception and gallery viewing of those related works from 3-5 p.m. in the ACP’s Taplin Gallery.

For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org. The Arts Council of Princeton is at 102 Witherspoon Street.