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Boys State (2020) is a documentary film directed by Amanda McBaine, released on January 24, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall and René Otero. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 115 ratings.
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Directed by Amanda McBaine, produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 115 ratings.
Few films this year had me on the edge of my seat as much as 'Boy State'. By the end, I was gasping, crying, laughing and cheering at its audacity, its energy, its ferocity and its humanity. This is documentary filmmaking at its best, finding an incredible premise and remarkable protagonists engaged in an unbelievable story that is so much bigger than itself. Even just rewatching the trailer before writing this…
Reviewed on August 13, 2020
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Boys State (2020) is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Boys State (2020) includes Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall, René Otero and Eddy Proietti Conti. The film was directed by Amanda McBaine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Boys State was released on January 24, 2020 and runs for 1h 50m.
Boys State (2020) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 115 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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