U.N. Fever
U.N. Fever follows three teams of college students - The City College of New York, Freie Universitat Berlin, and Pace University in Pleasantville NY -- as they prepare to compete in an international Model U.N. competition. These passionate young people are among our future world leaders. They seek real-life solutions to today's global crises. The film peers into their lives as they undergo the dramas, breakdowns and triumphs of what will turn out to be a life-altering experience. This is a character-led story leaving audiences feeling hopeful about the next generation and its commitment to world peace, human rights and justice.
Running Time
58 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
1152712
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