The Youngest Candidate

"The Youngest Candidate" is a feature length documentary film directed by Jason Pollock. It is produced by David Letterman’s company, Worldwide Pants, in partnership with Oscar winner Lawrence Bender and Balance Vector Productions. It follows the story of 4 teens that ran for public office in America. It is the coming of age story of four idealistic young adults who dared to confront the corrupt political systems in America. Through their journey these young candidates learn about fair play, leadership development, racism in politics, the importance of family, and many other lessons that they will carry with them throughout their lives. In the face of great adversity, these four young adults braved all the odds to make it to Election Day to show that regardless of the outcome, it didn’t matter… It’s all about how you play the game.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989448.html?categoryId=1061&cs=1

"Moore considers the film "one of the best first-time documentaries I've seen" and one suited to "a year that has been defined by a virtual youth revolution."

It premiered at Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival to a huge standing ovation...

http://blog.mlive.com/traveling_coach/2008/07/film_festival_fun_guide.html

"The most priceless experience of this year's festival for me, so far, will not be a potential Madonna sighting or even Moore's always entertaining film introductions. It will be experiences like one I had last night as I watched a young candidate for Memphis City Council watch himself for the first time in a documentary in which he starred (especially getting red-faced and laughing when in the film he noted that being good-looking was certainly an asset to running for office). Also inspiring was the eager questioning by young people in the audience about how they can get involved in the political process."

The Film won an award at the festival, Best Non Fiction Film by a New Filmmaker...

http://www.indiewire.com/buzz/080803.html#012936"Other winners included "The Youngest Candidate" for Best Non Fiction Film by a New Filmmaker"