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Opening in NY June 27th at Quad Cinema
Expanding to Multiple US Cities
*Official Selection - 2025 DC/DOX*
Directed by Elliot Kirschner
Produced by Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse, Josh Melrod
Executive Produced by Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse, Ian Cheney
"Who are the teachers today? Who is trying to make sense of the common experiences? Are there people around who are interpreting what we have learned? I'm not sure there are. And that worries me.” **
“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Learning is not a spectator sport. It's active!” **
** Robert Reich in The Last Class
American political economist, professor, author and social media sensation Robert Reich worked under presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. He served as Secretary of Labor in President Bill Clinton’s cabinet, and as a member of President Barack Obama’s economic transition advisory board. Reich is known for his work on economic inequality and as a champion of public education and American democracy. He is among one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals.
The Last Class is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of Reich as he reflects on a period of immense transformation, personally and globally. It is also a love letter to education. The former Secretary of Labor might be famous for his public service, best-selling books, and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. Now, after over 40 years and an extraordinary 40,000 students, Reich is preparing for his last class.
RT: 71 Minutes
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