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Plot

As the teenage politicians at one of the most prestigious publics schools in the United States begin campaigning for the position of student body president, filmmaker Caroline Suh draws parallels between high-school politics and their real-world counterpart. It seems that the only difference between these burgeoning politicians and the folks vying for a position in the White House is that after a long day of tireless campaigning and endless photo ops, these youngsters have to do their homework, prepare for their SATs, and send out college applications. As the election begins to unfold, it quickly becomes apparent that these teenagers possess a keen understanding of how everything from platforms and strategy to charisma and hairstyle factor into a successful campaign.
MPAA Rating:
Not Rated
Genre(s):
Documentary
Run Time:
83min.
Theatrical Release Date:
10/15/2008
DVD Release Date:
01/20/2009
Distributor(s):
Oscilloscope Picture
Director(s):
Caroline Suh
Starring:
Hannah Reiman , Matt Polazzo , Michael Zaytsev , George Zisiadis
Themes:
On the Campaign Trail,High School Life
Keywords:
campaign,election,high-school,politics,public-school
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (10-15-2008)
Language:
English