Citizen Nation

Preview

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.

Preview

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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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