Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s ‘Cookie Queens’ Documentary Receives Sundance Standing Ovation

The documentary “Cookie Queens,” executive produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film receives praise, marked by a two-minute standing ovation at the Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah. This reaction is significant, as audiences typically do not give extended applause at Sundance compared to other festivals like Venice and Cannes.

About “Cookie Queens”

Directed by Alysa Nahmias, “Cookie Queens” follows four Girl Scouts on their journey to surpass cookie sales goals. The young protagonists, Shannon Elizabeth, Olive, Nikki, and Ara, navigate both the challenges of selling cookies and personal growth. The film highlights their determination and resilience as they tackle issues ranging from social events to their aspirations for the future.

Key Highlights from the Premiere

• The standing ovation lasted over two minutes, a rarity at Sundance.
• The documentary portrays the journey of four Girl Scouts.
• Olive, one of the scouts, sold an impressive 12,000 boxes of cookies.

Olive’s Call for Change

During the premiere, Olive passionately addressed the need for changes within the Girl Scouts organization. She emphasized that every individual has the potential to initiate change.

• Olive criticized the stringent rules surrounding community project approvals.
• She pointed out that the approval process can take two to three weeks, while scouts have only one week to pitch their projects.

This delay can discourage young members from pursuing their goals and negatively impact their community projects. Olive argued that these initiatives not only enhance resumes but also contribute significantly to community service.

Distribution and Sales

“Cookie Queens” is being sold by WME Independent and Submarine. Its impactful storytelling and the emphasis on the Girl Scouts’ challenges aim to resonate with a broad audience, advocating for important changes while celebrating the achievements of its young protagonists.