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 in grades 6-12 were asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "What's Your Vision in 2020? Explore the issue you most want presidential candidates to address during the campaign."
10th grade students Hamid Torabzadeh, Katherine Padilla & Pia Hao from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California won 1st Prize in the High School West division for their documentary on campaign finance and political corruption, "Vision 2020: Restoring the Integrity of American Democracy".
Hamid, Katherine and Pia also participated and won 2nd Prize in 2019. Their documentary from last year can be viewed below:
- 2019 2nd Prize Winning StudentCam Video - "Retained by the People: The Promise of America" (6:38)
"Spectrum is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work through educational programs like StudentCam,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, Inc."We are proud of this partnership with C-SPAN that encourages students to think critically about the issues that affect our country and local community. Congratulations to Hamid, Katherine and Pia from Long Beach Polytechnic High School on the creativity demonstrated in this excellent work.”
More Information:
- Press Release:Long Beach Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN’s Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Article:C-SPAN Awards Poly Students For Their Political Submissions (The Grunion)
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WATCH: VISION 2020 - RESTORING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY HAMID TORABZADEH, KATHERINE PADILLA & PIA HAO |
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 The team will receive $3,000 as this year's 1st Prize winner in the High School-West division |
 Pictured (L-R) Hamid Torabzadeh, Katherine Padilla & Pia Hao behind the scenes working on their documentary |
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C-SPAN co-CEO Susan Swain - Congratulatory Message |
Former Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer - Congratulatory Message |
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California Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis - Congratulatory Message |
California State Rep. Patrick O’Donnell - Congratulatory Message |
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FEC Chief of Staff Tom Moore - Congratulatory Message |
Long Beach Polytechnic High School Government Teacher Jeff Montooth - Congratulatory Message |
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Long Beach District 1 Chief of Staff Ray Morquecho - Congratulatory Message |
Long Beach City Councilwoman Nancy Farber - Congratulatory Message |
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