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Jane Elliott Against the World

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A rural Iowa schoolteacher becomes a national voice against racism after leading a controversial 1968 lesson in discrimination with her all-white third-grade class. Now nearly ninety, she refuses to hold back amid today's fights about race, history and power after a lifetime of speaking out.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Feb 2
But there’s a warm irony that despite the film’s title, she’s "against" the world; in reality, Elliott is very much for the world. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) 6d
4/5
Jane Elliott Against the World is an incredibly powerful and necessary documentary. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movie Marker Feb 13
This thought-provoking documentary, which ties her work as an educator and advocate to some of the political battles being fought now, makes a firm case for Mrs Elliott’s importance to American history. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Feb 9
The mere example of someone willing to start the conversation in the first place seems to be what will open the door to even more in "Jane Elliott Against the World," where getting loud has a surprising amount of nuance in it. Go to Full Review Rosa Parra In Their Own League Feb 6
4.5/5
"Jane Elliott Against the World" is a timely and powerful documentary about a woman who emphasizes the importance of learning honest history without sugarcoating it, warning that failing to do so risks repeating past injustices. Go to Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters Feb 4
Never in a million years did I expect so much comedy. It is downright unbelievable how Jane Elliott has managed to keep her sense of humor and spunky attitude after years of harassment and abuse. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Judd Ehrlich

Director

Jane Elliott

Self

Killer Mike

Self

Ibram X. Kendi

Self

Judd Ehrlich

Producer

Max Powers

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis A rural Iowa schoolteacher becomes a national voice against racism after leading a controversial 1968 lesson in discrimination with her all-white third-grade class. Now nearly ninety, she refuses to hold back amid today's fights about race, history and power after a lifetime of speaking out.
Director
Judd Ehrlich
Producer
Judd Ehrlich, Max Powers, Elena Gaby
Production Co
Flatbush Pictures
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m