Rats In The Ranks (ATOM Study Guide)

Rats in the Ranks is a real-life drama and fascinating portrait of how politics really work at the local council level. Students will discover who are seen to be the Rats in the Ranks and decide for themselves if they really deserve to be called 'Rats'. They gain a powerful insight into the election process and peoples' desire to be leaders of their communities. The mayor of council is a position which carries heavy responsibilities and the control of large amounts of money and human resources. In Leichhardt the budget for each year exceeds $40 million and there are over 500 council workers. The film shows us what goes on behind the scenes in the battle for the position of mayor.