Approaching the Elephant (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, Approaching the Elephant is a documentary film directed by Amanda Wilder, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Approaching the Elephant has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Approaching the Elephant page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Approaching the Elephant (2015)?
- In US, Approaching the Elephant is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Approaching the Elephant worth watching?
- Approaching the Elephant holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.