Commentary by the candidates with Director Caroline Smith The complete "televised" Presidential Debate
Additional footage with the candidates
Original soundtrack by popular indie rock bands The Oranges Band, Elf Power, Of Montreal, and The M's Region: All Audio: DD2
Rating: NR Genre: Culture & Society Theatrical Release: 10/15/2008(USA Release Date: 01/20/2009 Dubbed: English Sound: DD2 Run Time: 82 Minutes Distributor/Studio: Oscilloscope Laboratories
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.
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