Approaching the Elephant poster
Where to stream

Approaching the Elephant

7.020151h 28mMovieDocumentary

APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT is a feature-length documentary about The Teddy McArdle Free School, where classes are optional and rules are made by democratic vote. Summerhill, founded 90 years ago by A. S. Neill, was the first free school -…

DirectorAmanda Wilder
ProducersJay Craven·Robert Greene

Where to watch

KanopyKanopyTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

More like this

Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
2013 · 6.9
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
2013 · 7.8
Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
2013 · 6.5
Heart of a Dog
Heart of a Dog
2015 · 6.5
In the Realms of the Unreal
In the Realms of the Unreal
2004 · 7.2
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
2018 · 7.5
To Be Takei
To Be Takei
2014 · 7.2
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1
I Am Ali
I Am Ali
2014 · 6.7
Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda
2018 · 7.2
This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
2019 · 6.2
Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.2

Approaching the Elephant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Approaching the Elephant?

Approaching the Elephant is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Approaching the Elephant on Netflix?

No, Approaching the Elephant is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Tubi TV.

Is Approaching the Elephant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Approaching the Elephant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Approaching the Elephant for free?

Approaching the Elephant is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.