“Race to Nowhere” Film Screening at Darien Library

On Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. Darien Library will host a special film screening of the documentary "Race to Nowhere." A discussion will follow the film screening. Darien Schools Superintendent Stephen Falcone will moderate.

About "Race to Nowhere":

Vicki H. Abeles, a concerned mother turned filmmaker, aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children's lives. "Race to Nowhere" points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. "The film explores the meaning of success in an era when teenagers often struggle in isolation without telling their families. And it questions whether memorizing material to pass a test fosters the kind of critical thinking students need for college classes and jobs down the road." – Donna St. George, The Washington Post

"Collecting the testimony of those who have been through the stress machine and those who have observed it firsthand, the documentary is a dire warning and solid piece of advocacy journalism, complete with an action checklist at film's end." – Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times

"Go see this film...and help stop the insanity!" – Danny Miller, The Huffington Post

"Race to Nowhere" is rated PG-13. Running time is 85 minutes.

Seating for the film is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, visit darienlibrary.org or call 203-655-1234.

Darien Library is located at 1441Post Road, Darien, Conn.

Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).

(Image attached: "Race to Nowhere" poster)