Urban Ed
“Inspired by the closure of another inner city school.”
Synopsis
When their small charter school is shut down in the middle of the academic year, a group of at-risk inner city students comes face-to-face with America's broken education system and a world that's full of contradicting lessons.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kayla Staley
Aryana
Dalen Noah Davis
Beans
Keaton McLachlan
Olivia
Ace M Small
D'Avante
Nbs Malay
Jilisia
Hillary Jones
Geraya
Rae-Shan Barclift
Principal Swain
Tenille Ja'Nae
Nicola
Wade Wofford
Mr. Massey
KC Camren
Jamil
Zoë Outlaw
Briana
Nazira Cisse
Hawa
Nadel Dalia Henville
Malayzia
Elise Hansel
Natasha
Nathalie Ortiz
Jennifer
Kevin Richard Best
Officer Harris
Leametria E. Starks
The Regular
Kendrick Burrell
Bean's Cousin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wade Wofford
- Screenplay & Story
- Wade Wofford
- Original Score
- Reed Sutherland, Mitali Banda
- Original Title
- Urban Ed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Classrooms Speak, Happy Wasteland Studios, TCGT Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wade Wofford
Wade Wofford
Reed Sutherland, Mitali Banda
Kewan J. Harrison
Matt Ludvino
Nerissa Williams Scott, Ramfis Myrthil, Jon Stahl, Wade Wofford
Department Leadership Roster
Kewan J. Harrison
Director of Photography
Matt Ludvino
Editor
Nerissa Williams Scott
Producer
Ramfis Myrthil
Producer
Reed Sutherland
Original Music Composer
Ed Check
Production Design
Mitali Banda
Original Music Composer
Jon Stahl
Producer
Wade Wofford
Director
Wade Wofford
Producer
Wade Wofford
Writer
Yety Akinola
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Urban Ed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Urban Ed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Urban Ed about?
When their small charter school is shut down in the middle of the academic year, a group of at-risk inner city students comes face-to-face with America's broken education system and a world that's full of contradicting lessons.
Who directed Urban Ed?
Urban Ed was directed by Wade Wofford.
Who stars in Urban Ed?
The principal cast of Urban Ed includes Kayla Staley, Dalen Noah Davis, Keaton McLachlan, Ace M Small, Nbs Malay.
When was Urban Ed released and how long is it?
Urban Ed was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Urban Ed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Urban Ed was composed by Reed Sutherland, Mitali Banda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Urban Ed?
Urban Ed holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).