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201484 minPGdocumentary

The Council

201484 minPGdocumentary

Three young students run for the student council in an UNRWA school in Jordan, starting with election announcements and ending with the school year.

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Yahya Alabdallah

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Three young students run for the student council in an UNRWA school in Jordan, starting with election announcements and ending with the school year.

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Yahya Alabdallahdirector

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Three students at an UNRWA school in Jordan campaign for leadership positions in the student council. The film follows them from the announcement of the election to the conclusion of the academic year. It captures their experiences and challenges as they engage with their peers and navigate the election process. The documentary runs for 84 minutes and was released in 2014.

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