Episodes
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Agree to Disagree
S1 E4 - 54m 57s
At a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C., civics competition finalists are jittery and dressed in their best as they prepare for the judges’ final challenges. A winner is crowned.
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The Hustle
S1 E3 - 54m 27s
Stakes are high as teams prepare for statewide civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final round in Washington, D.C. Students must balance personal challenges and tricky team dynamics, pushing themselves to the limit.
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In the Fray
S1 E2 - 54m 28s
The pressure builds as students tackle the first round of competition. They must answer judges’ questions in the style of Congressional hearings, showing a thorough understanding of democracy and the ways it connects to their lives today.
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Chasing Victory
S1 E1 - 54m 20s
Teenage contestants from across the United States embark on a year-long civics competition. Wyoming’s teams embody the state’s spirit. Immigrant students in Las Vegas rally for competition. Richmond, Va., has the team to beat.
Extras + Features
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Episode 4 Preview
S1 E4 - 30s
At a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C., civics competition finalists are jittery and dressed in their best as they prepare for the judges’ final challenges. A winner is crowned.
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Episode 3 Preview
S1 E3 - 30s
Stakes are high as teams prepare for statewide civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final round in Washington, D.C. Students must balance personal challenges and tricky team dynamics, pushing themselves to the limit.
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Episode 2 Preview
S1 E2 - 30s
The pressure builds as students tackle the first round of competition. They must answer judges’ questions in the style of Congressional hearings, showing a thorough understanding of democracy and the ways it connects to their lives today.
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Extended Preview
S1 - 1m 53s
This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.
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Students From Immigrant Families Reflect on Their Heritage
S1 - 3m 12s
At Southwest C.T.A., a diverse school in Las Vegas where many students are first-generation immigrants, the American dream comes into sharp focus. Students preparing for a national civics competition articulate both the hardships and opportunities their families face.
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Preview
S1 - 30s
This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.
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A Teacher Fights to Empower Her Students
S1 - 3m 2s
In a Cheyenne, Wyo., high school, a determined teacher takes on the challenge of helping students prepare for a national civics competition. They face big obstacles, including learning gaps and personal challenges, but Erin Lindt, the teacher, is confident that with the right support, they will find their strength and rise to the occasion.
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