The World We Want


1h 40m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Follows a group of self-motivated teenagers, from a broad spectrum of countries, who come together to try to make the world a better place. Eight teams compete in Project Citizen, an international program in which groups of teens present game plans for community improvement in their home cities. An

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Teens
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Follows a group of self-motivated teenagers, from a broad spectrum of countries, who come together to try to make the world a better place. Eight teams compete in Project Citizen, an international program in which groups of teens present game plans for community improvement in their home cities. An array of countries are represented--Jordan, Senegal, Columbia, India and beyond. The young men and women from these various countries are at once normal and exemplary, channeling their rebellious teenage drive into positive action, with hopes of creating a more positive future. They end up pursuing a variety of good works that include creating sustainable systems, fighting institutional racism and building community in innovative ways.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Teens
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Co-winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2008 AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2008