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Frontrunners 2008

This documentary offers an intimate look at a student council presidential election at New York City’s Stuyvesant High School. Four ambitious candidates compete for the top spot, facing intense pressure and navigating complex issues. The film follows their strategies for gaining support, forming alliances, and debating crucial topics while confronting challenges related to race and representation within the school. Cameras capture the highs and lows of this cutthroat campaign, revealing the surprising parallels between student politics and the adult world.

This documentary offers an intimate look at a student council presidential election at New York City’s Stuyvesant High School. Four ambitious candidates compete for the top spot, facing intense pressure and navigating complex issues. The film follows their strategies for gaining support, forming alliances, and debating crucial topics while confronting challenges related to race and representation within the school. Cameras capture the highs and lows of this cutthroat campaign, revealing the surprising parallels between student politics and the adult world.

Does Frontrunners have end credit scenes?

No!

Frontrunners does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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69

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Rotten Tomatoes
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85%

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59%

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IMDb

6.5 /10

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TMDB

64

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