Jane Elliott Against the World
Jane Elliott Against the World
A film portrait of Jane Elliott, an American teacher and anti-racist educator who has become a national voice in the fight against prejudice. The documentary traces her personal and professional path – from the groundbreaking 1968 classroom experiment in Iowa, where she divided students into “better” and “worse” groups based on eye color, to decades of engagement in debates on inequality, identity, and power. At 90, Elliott remains an example of an uncompromising and honest voice in times of intense social tension, showing how to confront history responsibly to avoid repeating its mistakes. The film emphasizes that education about prejudice is not only about the past but a vital necessity for the present and the future.
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projection time:
99 min
country/year:
USA /2026
director:
Judd Ehrlich
original language of the film:
English
pictures:
Peter Elliot Buntaine, Sean Hanley
editor:
Max Powers, Leah Goudsmit, Albin Pepe
production:
Judd Ehrlich, Max Powers, Elena Gaby
festivals and awards:
2026 – Sundance FF, 2026 - MDAG: International Premiere
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