Educated
Educated

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Educated

2019
Movie
17 min
English

After a strange encounter with his seemingly benign teacher, an isolated school boy must decide how to negotiate this contentious and intriguing relationship.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users95%
Director: Boots RileyGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Educated is a documentary film based on Tara Westover's best-selling memoir of the same name. The film chronicles Westover's extraordinary journey from her survivalist upbringing in rural Idaho, where she was isolated from mainstream society and received no formal education, to her eventual pursuit of knowledge and academic achievement at prestigious universities.

Critical Reception

Educated was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised its powerful narrative, Westover's compelling voice, and its exploration of themes such as family loyalty, the transformative power of education, and the complexities of memory. The film was recognized for its raw honesty and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and inspiring true story.

  • Westover's narrative is gripping and unforgettable.

  • A testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of knowledge.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved 'Educated', frequently highlighting its incredible story of overcoming adversity through education, Tara Westover's powerful and brave narration, and its thought-provoking themes about family and self-discovery. Many found it deeply inspiring and emotionally resonant.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards and the Gotham Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The documentary's director, Boots Riley, is also a musician and the frontman of the hip-hop group The Coup.

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