The Ruling Classroom (1980)

The Ruling Classroom documents a social studies experiment played out by seventh graders in Mill Valley, California. The students reorganized their classroom as an imaginary country until the principal staged a coup and brought the classroom republic to a halt. The educational experiment was the brainchild of teacher George Muldoon, who suspended the normal social studies curriculum in order to let his students learn about government by constructing it for themselves.

Director: Peter Bull, Alex Gibney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Editing: Alex Gibney
Production: Jigsaw Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ruling Classroom about?
The Ruling Classroom documents a social studies experiment played out by seventh graders in Mill Valley, California. The students reorganized their classroom as an imaginary country until the principal staged a coup and brought the classroom republic to a halt. The educational experiment was the brainchild of teacher George Muldoon, who suspended the normal social studies curriculum in order to let his students learn about government by constructing it for themselves.
Who directed The Ruling Classroom?
The Ruling Classroom was directed by Peter Bull, Alex Gibney.
How long is The Ruling Classroom?
The Ruling Classroom has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Ruling Classroom?
The Ruling Classroom is a Documentary film.
Where was The Ruling Classroom produced?
The Ruling Classroom was produced in United States of America.