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Boys State (12A)

Women Lead the Way

,Barbican Cinema 3
a boy in a white t shirt sits with many others behind him

This Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winning documentary presents a microcosm of American politics and is definitely like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

Each year, 1100 teenage boys attend a Summer camp in Texas where they are promptly split into two competing teams who must first build a government from the ground up, then try to win an election.

In Boys State, we follow a handful of these young men, who fall at various points from one end of the political spectrum to the other, as they participate in the scheme. This is utterly compelling viewing; reflecting the current state of American politics whilst also projecting how the boys would like it to be.

Tagged with: Cinema Women Lead the Way

US 2020 Dir Jesse Moss, Amanda McBaine 110 min

Winner of the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize

Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.