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The Death of Recess

The Death of Recess is a revolutionary documentary exposing how traditional education is stifling creativity, eliminating play, and harming student well-being. The film uncovers groundbreaking alternative learning methods that could transform education worldwide.

Documentary20251h 14min

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Trailer: The Death of Recess

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The Death of Recess

Documentary

The Death of Recess is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes the deep systemic failures of traditional education—where creativity is stifled, play is eliminated, and students are left struggling. This decade-long journey uncovers the shocking consequences of an outdated schooling model that prioritizes rigid structure over curiosity, leading to declining mental health and diminished learning outcomes. Through exclusive interviews with thought leaders, educators, and researchers, the film explores innovative and alternative education models from around the world—offering a bold vision for the future of learning. The Death of Recess doesn’t just critique the system; it presents revolutionary solutions that could redefine education as we know it. This film is more than an exposé—it’s a call to action. By shifting the paradigm of traditional schooling, we have the power to reshape the future of education for generations to come. Are we ready to rethink learning before it’s too late?

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Cast and Crew

  • Spencer Taylor
    Spencer Taylor
    Director
  • Taylor Jenish
    Taylor Jenish
    Producer
  • John Couch
    John Couch
    Executive Producer
  • Robin Watson
    Robin Watson
    Editor

Information

Run time

1h 14min

Release Year

2025

Filming Locations

US

Original Audio

English

Studio

Vybe Studios

Production

Vybe Studios

Audio

English

Subtitles

Accessibility
CC

Closed captions refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

AD

Audio description (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening onscreen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.