Port Townsend Film Festival

American Gadfly + Filmmaker Interview

Expired October 4, 2021 6:00 AM
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After decades of quiet living, 89-year-old former Alaska senator and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Gravel comes out of retirement when a group of teenagers persuade him to run again for president. The “Gravel teens” embark on a technology-savvy adventure to qualify him for the Democratic debates. Their plan? To advance an anti-war, anti-corruption, and direct democracy agenda. The teens’ fearless dedication to their cause is inspiring. This film explains our history and political systems in a way that, far from being depressing or gut wrenching, presents the power and positivity of youth. Generation Z gets an A++.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    95 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Skye Wallin