Boys State

2020

Documentary

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.

"Democracy isn't a spectator sport."

Rating

7.134
101 votes

Popularity

1.937

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Concordia Studio,Mile End Films

Runtime

110 min.

Status

Released

Release: 1/24/2020

Credits

Boys State

Amanda McBaineDirector

Boys State

Ben FeinsteinSelf

Boys State

Steven GarzaSelf

Boys State

Robert MacDougallSelf

Boys State

René OteroSelf

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Reviews

SWITCH.

8/13/2020

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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