Stalin Boys

Stalin Boys

2026 · 22 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

Four Mexican-American middle school boys in a Texas border town have developed an unusual obsession: Joseph Stalin. When their teacher tells them about the Texas State History Fair, they write a play about the Soviet dictator and his efforts to destroy all who opposed him. With cardboard props and fur hats purchased on the internet, the boys enter the competition as underdogs and leave home for the very first time.

Directed by Ora DeKornfeld · Written by Ora DeKornfeld

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