Approaching the Elephant

Year: 2015

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Amanda Wilder

Documentary

Filmmaker Alexander documents the first year of the Teddy McArdle Free School, an experimental education system where students hold significant power. Through his lens, we witness the experiences of students like Lucy and Jiovanni as they explore the complexities of freedom and responsibility within this unorthodox environment. The film captures the students’ raw energy and enthusiasm while revealing the challenges of navigating a truly democratic learning space.

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