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Season 1 – The School That Tried to End Racism

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A British school helps its students uncover and eliminate hidden racial biases.

Critics Reviews

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 07/01/2020
3/5
What left me uncomfortable was not that children were involved in such an experiment, but that it was served up on TV for our entertainment. Go to Full Review Samuel Fishwick London Evening Standard 07/01/2020
5/5
Is it heartening or unsettling that most of these schoolchildren are braver and more articulate in sharing experiences than many adults you'll know? Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 07/01/2020
4/5
It's an immediate testament to the trust parents must have in the school (which plans to incorporate the scheme into its curriculum if it proves worthwhile) that it was able to recruit for and implement so difficult an endeavour. Go to Full Review Zehra Phelan 2 Minute Telly 07/08/2020
10/10
The fascinating and eye-opening documentary not only educates our young but the audience it will attract gets a light bulb inducing wake-up call. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 07/01/2020
Some tough moments came along, not least for the white pupils whose privilege was made only too apparent. Yet it was all done in a caring, careful way, and it was fascinating to see attitudes changing so dramatically. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Peter F @RT61383438 07/23/2022 Shocking! Makes kids who are not racist think about nothing BUT racism. The poor kid who was left in tears will NEVER forget that his whole life. A shameful horrid case of CRT in action. See more 02/05/2022 A truly amazing show of what not to do to end racism. This shows kids that are happy and not judging someone based on skin color than they are taught to judge someone based on skin color, See more Read all reviews
The School That Tried to End Racism — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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David DeHaney

Executive Producer

Jackie Waldock

Executive Producer

Rachel Dupuy

Producer

David Harris

Producer

Fredrik Limi

Film Editor

Drew Hill

Film Editor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 25, 2020 The students are tested for racial bias and split into groups according to their skin color. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 2, 2020 The students explore the notion of white privilege. Details

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The School That Tried to End Racism — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David DeHaney, Jackie Waldock
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 25, 2020