THE WORLD WE WANT Special Presentation

Patrick Davidson ‘s empowering documentary follows a group of self-motivated teenagers from a brood spectrum of countries who come together to strive for societal betterment. In the film, eight teams compete in Project Citizen, an international program in which teams of teens present game plans for community improvement in their home cities. An array of countries are represented –‘Jordan , Senegal, Colombia , India and beyond – with an even more diverse group of active and intelligent young people given an opportunity to make their statements. Perhaps what is most moving about THE WORLD WE WANT is how it captures the nondestructive side of teen spirit The young men and women are at once normal and exemplary , channeling their rebellious teenage drive into positive action, with hopes of making a better future. Meanwhile , David son provide s sobering reminders that the world we occupy is far from ideal. The team from Jordan investigates the relentless presence of beatings-as-punishment in primary schools, while the Senegalese team takes a stand against the unsanitary drinking water in the city of Ross Bethio. The members of Project Citizen have seen violence , poverty and corruption, experienced illness and even lost loved ones-harsh realities that set them into motion. In a culture that glorifies selfish, privileged and irresponsible teenagers , the youth of THE WORLD W E WANT deserve at least equal time.