Premiered at True/False Film Festival
Synopsis:
Amanda Rose Wilder's feature debut dives head first into the inaugural year of the Teddy McArdle Free School, a radical institution where all classes are voluntary and rules are decided democratically – adults and children have an equal say. Wilder is there from the beginning, observing an indelible cast of outspoken young personalities as they form relationships, explore their surroundings and intensely debate rule violations, until it all co...
Premiered at True/False Film Festival
Synopsis:
Amanda Rose Wilder's feature debut dives head first into the inaugural year of the Teddy McArdle Free School, a radical institution where all classes are voluntary and rules are decided democratically – adults and children have an equal say. Wilder is there from the beginning, observing an indelible cast of outspoken young personalities as they form relationships, explore their surroundings and intensely debate rule violations, until it all comes to a head. Evoking the immersive styles of Frederick Wiseman and Allen King, here is a rare, inspired portrait of unfettered childhood. The film captures an elemental power struggle between students Lucy and Jio, and their school director Alex Khost in striking black and white.
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Short Film: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, dir. Luke Meyer
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$3-5 Sliding Scale Door Cover
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Film begins at dark (9pm)
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