The Third Monday in October
As America faced a divisive presidential election in 2004, filmmaker Vanessa Roth took her camera to another series of elections: student council races in four diverse middle schools across the country. The kids discuss issues ranging from updating school textbooks and equipment to improving school lunches. With humor and insight, this documentary explores the impact of family, geography, class and national politics on the students' choices.
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The Third Monday in October
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 20, 2006
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Third Monday in October
Production Companies
Big Year Productions
Director
Alexandra Dickson Gray
Description
As America faced a divisive presidential election in 2004, filmmaker Vanessa Roth took her camera to another series of elections: student council races in four diverse middle schools across the country. The kids discuss issues ranging from updating school textbooks and equipment to improving school lunches. With humor and insight, this documentary explores the impact of family, geography, class and national politics on the students' choices.
