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Kelly McDonnell's Portfolio
You can read my latest post here, where I talk about how the movies we're currently seeing mirror those from 1920s Classic Hollywood, and what that means about our sincerity.
My Favorite Stories
Below are some of my favorite pieces of writing covering life and culture that I have published with The Eagle. These pieces include features, profiles and breaking news stories.
February 2020
This piece chronicles the history of D.C.'s independent movie scene and reflects on local perspectives as independent theaters struggle to survive in the city.
I looked through historical records and archived data about theater closures for this piece. My sources were local experts who helped me cover a wide-ranging and emotional story.
DC’s 2020 youth poet laureate finds renewed hope in writing, community and a new presidency, The DC Line
February 2021
This is a profile piece that I loved writing about an inspiration young woman in Washington, D.C. It combines my skills in feature writing and political writing.
July 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, independent bookstores have had to create innovative ways to sell books to a now-eager nation looking for entertainment.
I was able to profile three different stores, each handling the pandemic in drastically different ways, to craft a narrative that looks deeper into small local businesses.
June 2020
This piece is one of my many film pieces. I used the film "Paris Is Burning" to discuss the social and political intersection of Black Lives Matter and Pride Month. I dive into this film's story and talk about how its message still has much to teach us.