‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

According to Deadline, 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' an Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who highlighted the mechanisms of racism, is heading to theaters. Directed by Judd Ehrlich and winner of the Jury Award at the Bentonville Film Festival, the film opens on December 4 at The Quad in New York City and Laemmle Noho 7 in Los Angeles. The feature, which premiered at Sundance, has garnered audience awards at several festivals including Boulder, Cleveland, and Sonoma. It is scheduled to premiere on the PBS series 'Independent Lens' and streaming platforms on March 29, 2027.

