The Youngest Candidate

It's a timeless story: an idealistic, disadvantaged citizen takes on the status quo and runs for public office. In this case, candidates in four separate races encounter more than just bigotry, sexism, and entrenched interests. They range in age from 18 to 20, which adds yet another barrier to...

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Other Authors: Balance Vector Productions., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], c2008.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (90 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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Table of Contents:
  • Teenagers Run for Office (3:11)
  • Tiffany Tupper (2:47)
  • Raul De Jesus (3:10)
  • Ytit Chauhan (1:42)
  • Chauhan's Opponents (1:28)
  • Chauhan Addresses Age Issue (1:01)
  • George Monger (2:20)
  • Monger's Opponent (1:18)
  • Tupper's Campaign (2:23)
  • Chauhan's Campaign (1:57)
  • De Jesus' Campaign (2:31)
  • Monger's Campaign (1:43)
  • Monger's Beliefs and Passions (1:10)
  • Candidates' Thoughts on Participation (1:37)
  • Candidates' Policies (1:16)
  • Tupper's Challenges (2:36)
  • Campaigning (2:54)
  • De Jesus Appeals to Youth (1:37)
  • Closing Arguments (2:25)
  • Monger's Frustration (2:02)
  • Memphis Early Voting (2:09)
  • Racism Against Chauhan (2:01)
  • Voter Skepticism (2:01)
  • Chauhan's Anger (1:18)
  • Tupper's Apathetic Father (2:06)
  • Campaign's Toll on De Jesus (1:54)
  • Monger Kicked Off Radio Show (2:37)
  • Monger's Reaction Radio Attacks (2:09)
  • Election Eve (3:08)
  • Candidates' Hopes (1:45)
  • Getting Out the Vote and Sign Stealing (2:19)
  • Chauhan Takes Signs Back (1:47)
  • This Documentary as Campaign Issue (2:04)
  • Chauhan Demoralized (1:53)
  • Fighting to the End (1:47)
  • Polls Close (2:59)
  • Defeat (2:53)
  • Conceding Defeat (1:31)
  • Monger and Chauhan After Campaign (2:08)
  • De Jesus and Tupper Since Campaign (1:59)
  • Where They Are Now (2:53)
  • Credits: The Youngest Candidate (3:09)