Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, joined filmmaker Alysa Nahmias and members of the Girl Scouts for a special screening of the documentary Cookie Queens on Tuesday, July 28, at AMC The Grove in Los Angeles.
Following the screening, Nahmias participated in a Q&A alongside Meghan, who serves as an executive producer on the film. The discussion was moderated by journalist Jessica Radloff and explored the inspiration behind the documentary and its themes of leadership, resilience, and the realities of growing up.
Cookie Queens is a heartfelt coming-of-age documentary that celebrates girlhood while examining the joys, pressures, and emotional complexities surrounding one of America’s most recognizable traditions: Girl Scout Cookie season. Through the experiences of its young subjects, the film offers an intimate look at ambition, friendship, competition, and the confidence-building lessons that extend far beyond selling cookies.
Written and directed by Alysa Nahmias, the documentary is produced by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, Alysa Nahmias, and Jennifer Sims. Executive producers include Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Chanel Pysnik, Regina K. Scully, Geralyn Dreyfous, Ann Lewnes, Hallee Adelman, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Melony Lewis, Adam Lewis, Stephen G. Hall, James Costa, Trevor Burgess, Heather Kahlert, Tegan Acton, and Emma Pompetti.
The film follows four Girl Scouts—Ara, Shannon Elizabeth, Nikki, and Olive—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of cookie season, offering a thoughtful portrait of perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth. By highlighting their individual journeys, Cookie Queens shines a light on the formative experiences that help shape the next generation of young leaders.
