Tested

"How hard should an 8th grader work to get into school?"

Oct 15 2015 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary, News

A diverse group of 8th graders in New York City vie for a coveted spot in one of the city's elite public schools by taking a single standardized test.

Plot

Hopes for a better life are pinned on the SHSAT scores of the dozen kids we follow as they prep for, take, and get test results. But is it fair to have a single test decide who gets to go to the best ("specialized") public schools and should these schools' ethnic makeup should better reflect NYC's population? This film follows a diverse group of kids as they start the school year, prepare for the test, take the test and ultimately get their results back.

Written by

Curtis Chin, Adam Wolman

Directed by

Curtis Chin

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Bull and Monkey

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
13
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA