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Citizen Nation

This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.
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Schedule

  • Citizen Nation: Chasing Victory: TVSS: Iconic

    Citizen Nation

    Chasing Victory

    Monday
    Jul 6

    1 Hour

    Teenage contestants from Wyoming, Las Vegas and Richmond, Va., embark on a year-long civics competition.
  • Citizen Nation: In the Fray: TVSS: Iconic

    Citizen Nation

    In the Fray

    Tuesday
    Jul 7

    1 Hour

    Pressure builds as students tackle the first round of competition, answering judges' questions in the style of Congressional hearings and showing an understanding of democracy and how it connects to their lives.
  • Citizen Nation: The Hustle: TVSS: Iconic

    Citizen Nation

    The Hustle

    Wednesday
    Jul 8

    1 Hour

    Stakes are high as teams prepare for statewide civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final round in Washington, D.C.
  • Citizen Nation: Agree to Disagree: TVSS: Iconic

    Citizen Nation

    Agree to Disagree

    Thursday
    Jul 9

    1 Hour

    Civics competition finalists prepare for the judges' final challenges in Washington, D.C.; a winner is crowned.

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