Release, runtime and language

2008 · 83 min · English

Directed by

Caroline Suh

This documentary offers an intimate look at a student council presidential election at New York City’s Stuyvesant High School. Four ambitious candidates compete for the top spot, facing intense pressure and navigating complex issues. The film follows their strategies for gaining support, forming alliances, and debating crucial topics while confronting challenges related to race and representation within the school. Cameras capture the highs and lows of this cutthroat campaign, revealing the surprising parallels between student politics and the adult world.