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Approaching the Elephant (2015): Ratings & Box Office

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Approaching the Elephant is a 2015 documentary directed by Amanda Wilder. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $10,232 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$10.2K
Metascore
82
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Approaching the Elephant (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Amanda Wilder
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Approaching the Elephant About?

The premise of Approaching the Elephant without spoilers.

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.

Approaching the Elephant Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Approaching the Elephant

Directed by Amanda Wilder.

Ratings

Approaching the Elephant Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Approaching the Elephant 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Box office

Approaching the Elephant Box Office

Approaching the Elephant grossed $10,232 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.2K

US & Canada
$10.2K
Videos

Approaching the Elephant Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Approaching the Elephant.

APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT trailer

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FAQ

Approaching the Elephant FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Approaching the Elephant, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Approaching the Elephant?

Approaching the Elephant runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Approaching the Elephant released?

Approaching the Elephant was released on February 20, 2015.

Who directed Approaching the Elephant?

Approaching the Elephant was directed by Amanda Wilder.

How much did Approaching the Elephant make at the box office?

Approaching the Elephant grossed $10,232 worldwide.

How is Approaching the Elephant rated?

Approaching the Elephant has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Approaching the Elephant have a post-credit scene?

No. Approaching the Elephant has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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