The Candidates
Originally released in 2018. The Candidates is a documentary film. directed by Alexandra Stergiou. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Since 1996, the students of a Queens public high school have staged an elaborate mock presidential election for an entire semester, simulating the American electoral process against the backdrop of the real one. In 2016, Ukranian-American Daniel hams it up as a cocky Donald Trump, while Pakistani-American Misbah, an observant Muslim, portrays Hillary Clinton, with also-rans like earthy Jill Stein thrown in for good measure. As the students reenact the rigors of the divisive political campaign, hard truths about politics are revealed, yet hope lives on.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candidates about?
Since 1996, the students of a Queens public high school have staged an elaborate mock presidential election for an entire semester, simulating the American electoral process against the backdrop of...
Who directed The Candidates?
The Candidates was directed by Alexandra Stergiou.
How long is The Candidates?
The Candidates has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Candidates released?
The Candidates was released on November 10, 2018 in theaters.