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Boys State

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7.1/10 • 96

2020-01-241h 50m

Documentary

Democracy isn't a spectator sport.

This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.

Directors
Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
Editors
Jeff Gilbert

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Ben Feinstein

    Ben Feinstein

    Self

  2. Steven Garza

    Steven Garza

    Self

  3. Robert MacDougall

    Robert MacDougall

    Self

  4. René Otero

    René Otero

    Self

  5. Eddy Proietti Conti

    Eddy Proietti Conti

    Self

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Aug 13, 2020

9/10

Few films this year had me on the edge of my seat as much as 'Boy State'. By the end, I was gasping, crying, laughing and cheering at its audacity, its energy, its ferocity and its humanity. This is documentary filmmaking at its best, finding an incredible premise and remarkable protagonists engaged in an unbelievable story that is so much bigger than itself. Even just rewatching the trailer before writing this review, my breathing quickened and my eyes welled up and my skin prickled just remembering the experience of it. 'Boys State' is an absolute revelation, a blockbuster of a documentary, a rollercoaster ride of endless shocks and surprises, and easily one of the best films of the year.
  • Daniel Lammin
Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-boys-state-a-revelation-on-the-power-of-politics-and-young-minds

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
austin, texaspolitcs