The Youth Governor

Released Aug 26, 2022

1h 28m

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4000 teenagers simulate every facet of their state government including elections, deciding court cases, and passing legislation. Three candidates emerge in the inspiring race for Youth Governor.

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Jesse Sage N

I loved this film. From the focus on youth and an amazing program out of the YMCA to the excellent fly-on-the-wall filmmaking (not at all heavy-handed like so many docs are), I enjoyed it start to finish. It was exciting to watch them run and see who might win, and even though the wrong person won 😏, it was so realistic to the political process, and I'm so glad kids in the Youth and Government program learn about the democratic process in such an exciting and engaging way. Show it to all the teens you know, and watch it yourself!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/22

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Drew R

Incredible film! So inspiring to watch the future leaders of our country

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/22

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daryl m

I loved this film. I knew nothing about the YMCA's Youth and Government program, and the filmmakers take us on a journey that is both fascinating and enthralling, leaving me wanting to see and know even more about the program and its participants. The cinematography is gorgeous and the narrative is captivating as it follows the candidates in their race. My heart raced to the finish almost like "Hoop Dreams." The young students' stories are real, poignant and invigorating…and the film left me hopeful about the future of government, if only these young people stay so passionately engaged.

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03/31/23

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Matthew Halmy

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Jaron Halmy

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Piper Samuels

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Bayo Collins

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Aidan Blain

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Jeremy David White

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

There are compelling characters and telling moments.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 26, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

The last act is the best part; the delegates cast votes for the final two candidates. The back-and-forth lead changes are engaging and provide the movie with a nail-biting, roller-coaster ending, barely pushing the film into the recommendable territory.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 4, 2022

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Thoughtful docu about model government club for teens.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2022

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

There are moments when it is very interesting, and certainly the filmmakers had up close and personal access, which was revealing in many cases.

Aug 26, 2022

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

The resulting perspective is broadly optimistic in a way that ignores or dismisses some of the inevitable realities of politics...

Rated: 2/4

Aug 25, 2022

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Synopsis

4000 teenagers simulate every facet of their state government including elections, deciding court cases, and passing legislation. Three candidates emerge in the inspiring race for Youth Governor.

Director: Matthew Halmy, Jaron Halmy
Producer: Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Mary Lisio, Amanda Spain
Screenwriter: Jeremy David White, Jaron Halmy, Matthew Halmy
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions, Blumhouse Television
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2022
Runtime: 1h 28m

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