Boys State
“Democracy isn't a spectator sport.”
Synopsis
This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
- Original Score
- T. Griffin
- Original Title
- Boys State
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Concordia Studio, Mile End Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
T. Griffin
Thorsten Thielow
Jeff Gilbert
Laurene Powell Jobs, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss, Jonathan Silberberg, Nicole Stott
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda McBaine
Director
Amanda McBaine
Producer
Jesse Moss
Director
Jesse Moss
Producer
Jeff Gilbert
Editor
Thorsten Thielow
Director of Photography
T. Griffin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys State
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What is Boys State about?
This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Who directed Boys State?
Boys State was directed by Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss.
Who stars in Boys State?
The principal cast of Boys State includes Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall, René Otero, Eddy Proietti Conti.
When was Boys State released and how long is it?
Boys State was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Boys State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boys State was composed by T. Griffin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys State?
Boys State holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).