What Happens When You Let 1,000 Teenage Boys Run a Government
A new documentary about a high-school civics experiment suggests that young Americans simply imitate the flawed electoral politics they see in their country.
is a documentary about a high-school civics experiment that doubles as a nerdier, nonlethal . Every year, more than 1,000 young men, age 16 or 17, descend upon the Texas State Capitol to participate in a mock government: They split into political parties, elect members to offices including caucus chair and Supreme Court Justice, and vie for the highest position—governor. One could come away from the film either hopeful for the future because of the impassioned young people
