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Kid Candidate
Documentary - 2021 SXSW Offical Selection
Kid Candidate - Documentary (2021)
In a time when young Americans increasingly feel cut off from politics and traditional institutions, Hayden Pedigo, a 24 year-old artists and musician in Amarillo, TX makes an unorthodox run for city council.
Cast: Hayden Pedigo, L’Hannah Pedigo, Jeff Blackburn, Ginger Nelson, David Lovejoy, Tim Heidecker, Tim Heidecker, Agol Aloak, Claudia Stravato
Director: Jasmine Stodel,
Executive Producer: Van Toffler, Floris Bauer, Jude Harris, Barry Barclay,
Producer: Jasmine Stodel, Chevis LaBelle, William Dorrien-Smith,
Cinematographer: Homero Salinas,
Editor: William Dorrien-Smith, Bryan Yokomi
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Press
Kid Candidate
LA TIMES: "‘Kid Candidate’ shows politics isn’t a joke"
LA Weekly:"It’s always refreshing when a documentary decides to be different."
Chicago Tribune: "It could’ve been any number, but these were all films that we were 100% behind."
Austin Chronicle: "Kid Candidate is not some Knock Down the House-esque political Cinderella story."
Ears wide shut (radio 31min mark): "If we all do something, we can change things."
Austin 360: "I would argue that it is the best documentary on Amarillo ever made"
No School Film: "Hayden's early campaign videos were like punk-rock smears of action."
Cinematic favs: "A real treat."
Daily dot: "SXSW Film went back to the festival’s indie roots."
Amarillo globe: "I would argue that it is the best documentary on Amarillo ever made."
KXAN: "He actually realized what he was doing could make a real impact."
In review : "Such wit and charm is a testament to Stodel’s prowess as a filmmaker."
Daily dot: "Surprisingly moving"
Film inquiry: "Kid Candidate is an effective microcosm of small-town American politics."
The Sunbreak: "It’s a loving portrait of Amarillo and all of its 200,000 people."
Film Threat:“A punk rock celebration of the call to truly help one’s community."
Geek Vibes Nation: "Fun and insightful…This is the inspirational tale we need right now"
Cinevue: "Kid Candidate is a plucky little contender."
Movies with gravy: "Made me wish I was 24 so I could run for public office"
A Movie guy: "Kid Candidate is excellent documentary filmmaking."
Elements of madness: "Refreshing political documentary"
Flickering myth: "An affecting personal portrait of Pedigo the man"
The Moveable fest: "Jasmine Stodel’s 'Kid Candidate' Offers a Smart Look Beyond the Ballot"
Shuffle Online: "Absolutely eye-opening…the rare political documentary that may leave you with hope"
ktxs12 ABC: "Kid Candidate accurately depicts some big issues"
Studio 4: "This movie's not just about Amarillo, it's about all cities"
Hammer tonail: Funny, touching and in parts infuriating…Stodel does some nice investigative work."
In Their own league: "A gem of a film"
Hppr: "Shines a spotlight on communities he feels are underrepresented in city government."
SWell (Podcast): "Her first feature is premiering at SXSW. How did she get here?"