The Death of Recess
2025 • 95 min • Documentary
Synopsis
Filmmaker Spencer Taylor investigates how standardized testing, bureaucracy, and ideology have transformed childhood through expert interviews and personal stories, while revealing alternatives that restore curiosity, creativity, and hope.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Audience · 1 · 100%
This documentary explores how modern education policies impact children's play and learning, featuring expert insights and personal stories to highlight current issues and potential solutions for fostering curiosity and creativity.
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Heads up
- Discussions about educational system challenges may be complex.
What it models well
- The importance of play
- Fostering creativity
- Community involvement in education
- Advocacy for children's well-being
Talk about it after
- How does recess benefit kids?
- What makes a good learning environment?
- How can we support creative thinking?
- The balance between academics and free time.
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 10.0/10 (1)
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt35200669
- Official site
- www.deathofrecess.com