INDEPENDENT LENS | Please Vote For Me | PBS



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In an elementary school in the city of Wuhan in central China, three eight-year-old students campaign for the coveted position of class monitor. This is the first election for a class leader to be held in China. The three candidates hold debates, campaign tirelessly and show their intellectual and artistic skills, until one is voted the winner.
PLEASE VOTE FOR ME premieres Tuesday, October 23 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.
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I loved it ... ( 9 months ago by ginllud)
I loved it ...
Soooooooo Good! ( 9 months ago by methodicalryan)
Soooooooo Good!
Superb documentary! ( 9 months ago by kaji240)
Superb documentary!
Dang, I wanted ... ( 9 months ago by CRAPPYNEIGHBOR)
Dang, I wanted Cheng Cheng to win. In the end the kids showed their true vulnerability, sad as it is seeing eight year olds give it their all (Cheng Cheng at least) and come up short. After putting up the strong fronts necessary to win support, when it's all over the poor kids just broke down in tears. It was really funny seeing that third crier who wasn't even running. Poor kids.. this kind of stress and failure might not be good at that age...
this is such a ... ( 8 months ago by fishhardbc)
this is such a great documentary!
scary... when China ... ( 8 months ago by turbobuster00)
scary... when China becomes the largest economy in the world these kids will run the world.
Hah, they've still ... ( 7 months ago by Dalnijrus)
Hah, they've still brain left after that. 01:00 the girl is like 'please, get me /out/ of here'. XD
because they are ... ( 7 months ago by nemasen)
because they are cut-throat to the point the PC schools in America can't compete?
Most Chinese knows ... ( 7 months ago by BornNF)
Most Chinese knows very little about democracy. There are many reason for that. As a Chinese myself, I can only say I am not proud of it. But we are changing.
Excellent film. It ... ( 7 months ago by mrgarychan)
Excellent film. It reflects the real face of democracy in China, and in Hong Kong!
The film reflects ... ( 7 months ago by XamsNyc)
The film reflects typical American democracy if you pay enough attention to the presidental election of the States.
The first sentence ... ( 7 months ago by XamsNyc)
The first sentence is too arbitrary. You gave this statement base on what? But I love the end, "we are changing".
So good film. Just ... ( 6 months ago by shawnsong02)
So good film. Just like the adults world.
The teacher - just ... ( 6 months ago by jimpk1)
The teacher - just like assgining a virgin to teach sex education.
How could she know what democracy is? She've never participated in any.
i've seen it on the ... ( 4 months ago by Rinhos)
i've seen it on the italian TV. Wonderful documentary!!!
Those candidates ... ( 2 months ago by Civsuccess2)
Those candidates are nominated by TEACHERS. Talking about none democratic process.
Does anyone know ... ( 1 week ago by leowand)
Does anyone know how I can get hold of this film in Toronto



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