Selected

“Selected” is a documentary that delves into the lives of students who risk everything for the chance to be chosen, highlighting that a free education often comes with hidden costs. The film provides an in-depth examination of the hurdles faced by public urban education. With exclusive access to a Chicago public school, “Selected” sheds light on the leadership, victories, and setbacks within one of the nation’s most culturally and economically varied schools. It investigates the effects of learning in a truly diverse environment and how it shapes education, acceptance, tolerance, and global perspectives. The documentary showcases the potential outcomes when exceptional leadership, varied cultures, and brilliant minds converge. Through interconnected narratives, it underscores both the advantages and unforeseen repercussions of selective schools, as well as society’s ongoing challenges with urban education.