''ReGeneration'' is a 2010 American

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written and directed by Phillip Montgomery that looks at the issues facing today's youth and young adults, and the influences that contribute to America's current culture of apathy toward to political and social causes.

Background

''ReGeneration'' was a co-production between

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and Engine 7 Films, and premiered at the 2010

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. The film was produced by

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, Matt DeRoss and Joel and Jeremy Goulder. Gosling acted as narrator for the film.

Cast

The film features the participation of the late

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, Adbusters Foundation's

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and experts on media, pop culture, and education.

Recognition

''ReGeneration'' had its world premiere at the

in 2010, where the film won the Youth Jury Award for Best FutureWave Feature. However, Matt Goldberg of

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and Chuck Bowen of

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were more critical of the film mainly focusing on its treatment of

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adults and

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youth as apathetic and addicted to technology.

References

External links

* 2010 documentary films 2010 films Youth politics Documentary films about American politics American documentary films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films English-language documentary films {{poli-documentary-film-stub

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