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Approaching the Elephant 2015

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.

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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82

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100%

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81%

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IMDb

7.1 /10

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70

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Letterboxd

3.6

Movie Insider

2.60/5

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