
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++.
- Year2020
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSkye Wallin
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++.
- Year2020
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSkye Wallin