Most Likely to Succeed
A Provocative Look at the Future of Education
Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education in the United States, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world. The film explores compelling new approaches at a ground-breaking school in San Diego that aims to revolutionize teaching as we know it, inspiring school communities to reimagine what students and teachers are capable of doing. As we follow students, parents and teachers through a truly unorthodox school experience, the audience is forced to consider what sort of educational environment is most likely to succeed in the 21st century. To date, Most Likely To Succeed has screened for thousands of audiences around the world, igniting conversations and empowering change along the way.
Director
Greg Whiteley
Producer
Adam Leibowitz, Daria Lombroso, Adam Ridley, and Greg Whiteley
Runtime
89 Minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights
Captions Available
English, Japanese
Language
English
Press
“…a message Americans need to hear, and desperately test.”
- The Huffington Post
“The 21st century is going to be all about building, creating, and innovating. This remarkable film shows a path of how we can empower all of our children to do that.”
- Sal Kahn, Kahn Academy
“Whiteley captures an inspiring solution: when teachers give youth more agency in their education, it leads to the kind of innovation and character-building confidence skills that are essential for success in a post-internet job market. A thoughtful consideration, and with lots of heart.”
- Movie City Reviews
“..a discussion that needs to start now.”
- RogerEbert.com
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