Nancy drew: the case of the american icon ["nancy drew: the case of the american icon" is a 90-minute feature-length documentary exploring the history and cultural significance of the fictional…

This federal Project Grant award of $600,000.00 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) will support the production of a 90-minute documentary film titled "NANCY DREW: THE CASE OF THE AMERICAN ICON". The documentary will explore the history and cultural significance of the iconic "girl sleuth" character Nancy Drew, weaving together interviews, archival material, animation, and verité footage to examine the character's legacy as a feminist role model and lens through which to explore the changing lives of women in America. The project will be carried out by the non-profit organization The Center For Independent Documentary, Inc. based in Newton, Massachusetts over the award period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

Nancy drew: the case of the american icon ["nancy drew: the case of the american icon" is a 90-minute feature-length documentary exploring the history and cultural significance of the fictional ?girl sleuth.? For nearly a century, nancy drew has been solving mysteries and inspiring generations of readers to be brave, curious and bold. Yet few know the story of the women and men who invented this iconic, and sometimes controversial, staple of children?S literature. Weaving together interviews with leading historians and famous fans, archival material, animation, and V?RIT? Footage of "real life" nancy drews both young and old, the documentary uses the iconic literary detective as a lens to examine the changing lives of women in america and documents her legacy as a feminist role model.]