Race to Nowhere

A film by Vicki Abeles and Jessica Congdon

Transforming education from the ground up

Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the brink by over—scheduling, over—testing and the relentless pressure to achieve, RACE TO NOWHERE points to a silent epidemic in our schools. Through the testimony of educators, parents and education experts, it reveals an education system in which cheating has become commonplace; students have become disengaged; stress—related illness, depression and burnout are rampant; and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

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Director

Vicki Abeles and Jessica Congdon

Producer

Vicki Abeles

Runtime

85 Minutes

Rights Represented

Educational Rights, Digital Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English, Spanish, Mandarin

Press

“Must see documentary.”

- National Association of Independent Schools

“Must-see movie.”

- New York Times

“You’ll be inspired to make some changes, big and small, for the health of your kids.”

- Oprah.com

“An education film that gets it.”

- The Washington Post
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – MILL VALLEY Film Festival

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Film Licensing

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Race to Nowhere

Transforming education from the ground up

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