The Grudge (2020)
Math is a gatekeeper in the US. In an increasingly algorithm-and-data-driven 21st century, assumptions made about a child’s mathematical ability affect their odds of finding future success. Unsurprisingly these barriers mostly affect those already suffering under systemic racism, patriarchy, and/or the cycle of poverty who are presumed to have fewer skills. This revealing and urgent documentary weaves together a mosaic of voices and stories across generations and professions to explain the detrimental effects of declining math skills on civic participation, legal rulings, and fulfilling careers. Further, the film challenges the notion that only a select few can be “math people” and illustrates what happens when the myths surrounding math are shattered and mathematics education becomes more inclusive.
- Release date
- April 28, 2024
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Cast
- Oluchi Adibe as Felicia
- Ijeoma Grace Agu as Chimere
- Olivet Aniagu as Young Okwuchi
- Ezinne Bertrand as Okwuchi
- Rilah Eze as Baby
- Uzodinma Eze as Shop Woman
- Oge Gabriel as Adaego
- Stanley Igboanugo as Emeka
- Igwe Ikechukwu as Chuks
- Blessing Joseph as Passerby
Crew
- Udezeh Onyinye · Director
- Nduka Nwobodo · Writer
- Udezeh Onyinye · Producer
- George Nathaniel · Composer
- Dickson Godwin · Cinematographer
- Igwe Ikechukwu · Cinematographer
- Samuel Day · Editor