Approaching the Elephant
Synopsis
APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT is a feature-length documentary about The Teddy McArdle Free School, where classes are optional and rules are made by democratic vote. Summerhill, founded 90 years ago by A. S. Neill, was the first free school - now there are more than 200 worldwide. Approaching the Elephant chronicles a free school in the making - spanning two years, from Teddy McArdle's first day when there were no rules or classes, through the changing of the school's director and the expulsion of a student by democratic vote, to the last day of the second year, APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT is an intimate portrait of a small group of people from a range of educational backgrounds, come together to forge a place where children are treated as equals, at liberty to spend their days however they please.
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APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-04
Release History & Theatrical Window
True/False Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Wilder
- Original Title
- Approaching the Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Wilder
Jay Craven, Robert Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Wilder
Director
Jay Craven
Producer
Robert Greene
Producer
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What is Approaching the Elephant about?
APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT is a feature-length documentary about The Teddy McArdle Free School, where classes are optional and rules are made by democratic vote. Summerhill, founded 90 years ago by A. S. Neill, was the first free school - now there are more than 200 worldwide. Approaching the Elephant chronicles a free school in the making - spanning two years, from Teddy McArdle's first day when there were no rules or classes, through the changing of the school's director and the expulsion of a student by democratic vote, to the last day of the second year, APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT is an intimate portrait of a small group of people from a range of educational backgrounds, come together to forge a place where children are treated as equals, at liberty to spend their days however they please.
Who directed Approaching the Elephant?
Approaching the Elephant was directed by Amanda Wilder.
Who stars in Approaching the Elephant?
The principal cast of Approaching the Elephant includes Not specified.
When was Approaching the Elephant released and how long is it?
Approaching the Elephant was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.