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True Son

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Michael Tubbs, a 22-year-old Stanford graduate, runs for a seat on the Stockton City Council during a year of record homicides.

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Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 11/06/2014
An engaging documentary following the idealistic political campaign waged by 22-year-old Michael Tubbs, "True Son" offers an object lesson in the power of conviction. Go to Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 10/30/2014
Rough-hewed but naturally inspirational, "True Son" gains heft from its portrait of a city sharply segregated by race and income. Go to Full Review Joe Neumaier New York Daily News 10/30/2014
4/5
Watching politics and the people in it can be disheartening and depressing. Here's an antidote: This energizing, uplifting, sharp documentary from director Kevin Gordon. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 11/15/2018
"True Son" is there to capture why all hope shouldn't be lost and thrives on the excitement of witnessing a new star being born. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kevin Gordon

Director

Michael Tubbs

Actor

Jhanvi Shriram

Writer

Jhanvi Shriram

Producer

Ketaki Shriram

Producer

Jared Banta

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Movie Info

Synopsis Michael Tubbs, a 22-year-old Stanford graduate, runs for a seat on the Stockton City Council during a year of record homicides.
Director
Kevin Gordon
Producer
Jhanvi Shriram, Ketaki Shriram
Screenwriter
Jhanvi Shriram
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 25, 2018
Runtime
1h 12m