StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students were asked to create a 5-6 minute long video exploring the issue they most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021.
9th grade students Natalie Canalis & Estele Laguerre from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California won 3rd Prize for their documentary, "It's time to change the 13th Amendment." The team will share $750 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Long Beach, C-SPAN is available locally through Spectrum.
"Spectrum is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work through unique educational programs like C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition," said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of TV, internet, mobile and voice services. "These students have not only adapted to the numerous educational challenges this year, but have risen above those difficulties to create thought provoking documentaries. Charter would like to congratulate all the recipients on receiving this honor."
More Information:
- Press Release: Long Beach Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
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WATCH: IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE 13TH AMENDMENT |
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 The duo will share $750 in prize money for their win |
 C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb and co-President Susan Swain present the duo with a Certificate of Special Recognition |
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Rep. Alan Lowenthal - Congratulatory Message |
CA State Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell - Congratulatory Message |
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Mayor Robert Garcia - Congratulatory Message |
 Mayor Robert Garcia - Certificate of Special Recognition |
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 State Senator Lena Gonzalez - Certificate of Special Recognition |
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