The Sitting Machine (2009)

This character-driven verité documentary about children, learning and creativity, follows eight fifth graders in Rheems, Pennsylvania, as they set out to design and build chairs that can hold their own weight using only cardboard and glue. In Mrs. Smith's enrichment class they put away textbooks and learn to question the ordinary, take risks and solve problems themselves. With no interviews or commentary over a seven-month arc, it's a chance to observe the emerging personalities and natural drama of eight 10-year-olds. It's a heartfelt fifth-grade experience of creativity, frustration, hilarity and triumph.

Director: Paul Hunt, Julie Kauffman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sitting Machine about?
This character-driven verité documentary about children, learning and creativity, follows eight fifth graders in Rheems, Pennsylvania, as they set out to design and build chairs that can hold their own weight using only cardboard and glue. In Mrs. Smith's enrichment class they put away textbooks and learn to question the ordinary, take risks and solve problems themselves. With no interviews or commentary over a seven-month arc, it's a chance to observe the emerging personalities and natural drama of eight 10-year-olds. It's a heartfelt fifth-grade experience of creativity, frustration, hilarity and triumph.
Who directed The Sitting Machine?
The Sitting Machine was directed by Paul Hunt, Julie Kauffman.
How long is The Sitting Machine?
The Sitting Machine has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Sitting Machine?
The Sitting Machine is a Documentary film.