Jane Elliott Against the World

Jane Elliott Against the World
Directed byJudd Ehrlich
Produced byJudd Ehrlich
Max Powers
Elena Gaby
Release date
  • January 27, 2026 (2026-01-27) (Sundance)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jane Elliott Against the World is a 2026 American documentary film directed and produced by Judd Ehrlich, with producers Max Powers and Elena Gaby.[1][2] It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[1][2]

Premise

A rural Iowa schoolteacher, Jane Elliott, becomes a national voice against racism after leading a controversial 1968 lesson in discrimination with her all-white third-grade class, and continues speaking out as she approaches age 90 amid contemporary debates about race, history, and power.[1]

Release

Jane Elliott Against the World made its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which ran from January 22 to February 1, 2026, with the at-home program available online from January 29 to February 1, 2026.[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jane Elliott Against the World". 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Sundance 2026 Lineup: New Films From Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde". TheWrap. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  3. ^ "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.