Stalin Boys
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.
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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.
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- Release date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 0h 22m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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