Stalin Boys

A charming, funny, and heartwarming look at creative kids turning an odd obsession into a proud, earnest adventure.

Directed by

Bianca Giaever, Ora DeKornfeld

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Malachi Gonzalez, Lyric Aguilar, Jurem Castro

Overview

Four Mexican-American middle school boys in a Texas border town have developed an unusual obsession: Joseph Stalin. When their teacher tells them about the Texas State History Fair, they write a play about the Soviet dictator and his efforts to destroy all who opposed him. With cardboard props and fur hats purchased on the internet, the boys enter the competition as underdogs and leave home for the very first time.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, earnest and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, education, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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