The Youth Governor tells the story of three teenagers who run for the 72nd California Youth Governor, navigating a fully functioning government with legislators, lobbyists, and elections. The film follows their candidacies, campaigns, and elections, revealing their turmoil, heartbreak, elation, and true selves as they strive to become heroic leaders and solve problems their adult leaders struggle to address.
The Youth Governor
In this film, a large group of teenagers takes on the responsibility of governing themselves, establishing a complex system with democratic processes, including elections, a legislative body, and influential special interest groups.