PRIME MINISTER
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 | 7:30 PM
THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
We are honored to welcome the Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister and film subject, to the festival for a special post-screening discussion. Directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe will also join the conversation, which will be moderated by filmmaker Dawn Porter.
Tickets for this special anniversary event are $20.
THE FILM:
PRIME MINISTER
Dir. Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe | Documentary | U.S.A | 2025 | 1 hr. 41 min.
The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, led the nation through unprecedented challenges, including the Christchurch mosque shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic. She implemented bold policies, such as decriminalizing abortion and extending paid parental leave, and became the second elected leader in history to give birth while in office. Ardern championed an inclusive and empathetic leadership style, reshaping global expectations of effective governance.
Q&A PANEL
Former Prime Minister of
New Zealand and film subject
JACINDA ARDEN
LINDSAY UTZ
Co-director
MICHELLE WALSHE
Co-director
DAWN PORTER
Moderator
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most inspiring leaders.