Jesse Moss

Personal context

Summary

Jesse Moss is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes The Overnighters, Boys State, Mayor Pete, and Girls State. His films often examine American politics through close character portraits, alongside themes of work, migration, religion, and community. He has said he and Amanda McBaine sought socioeconomic and political diversity in casting Boys State, and described representation, women’s political leadership, and abortion as subjects Girls State aimed to bring into public conversation. No public statements on party campaigning, DEI affiliations, or personal identity-based activism are on record.