The Candidates (2018)

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.

Director: Alexandra Stergiou, Lexi Henigman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cinematography: Joe Bender
Editing: Lexi Henigman
Original Language: en
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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 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.
Who directed The Candidates?
The Candidates was directed by Alexandra Stergiou, Lexi Henigman.
How long is The Candidates?
The Candidates has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Candidates?
The Candidates is a Documentary film.