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51st State

People call Jamal Holtz the future mayor (or governor) of D.C. At 26, he is a warm, extroverted, “old soul,” passionately dedicated to establishing Washington D.C. as The United States’ newest state. “51st STATE” is a short film that explores the emerging national issue of D.C. statehood from the personal perspective of one of its youngest and most vibrant Gen Z leaders.

51st State

27m 6s

People call Jamal Holtz the future mayor (or governor) of D.C. At 26, he is a warm, extroverted, “old soul,” passionately dedicated to establishing Washington D.C. as The United States’ newest state. “51st STATE” is a short film that explores the emerging national issue of D.C. statehood from the personal perspective of one of its youngest and most vibrant Gen Z leaders.

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    51st State

    27m 6s

    People call Jamal Holtz the future mayor (or governor) of D.C. At 26, he is a warm, extroverted, “old soul,” passionately dedicated to establishing Washington D.C. as The United States’ newest state. “51st STATE” is a short film that explores the emerging national issue of D.C. statehood from the personal perspective of one of its youngest and most vibrant Gen Z leaders.

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