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Debate
The action takes place during the first presidential debate. A Nobel Prize winner fights for the future of her country as a presidential candidate. At the same time, her brave and naive aides are fighting for her own future.
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The action takes place during the first presidential debate. A Nobel Prize winner fights for the future of her country as a presidential candidate. At the same time, her brave and naive aides are fighting for her own future.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Nikolai Geffele
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Runtime:118 minutes
Studio:Upright Films
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