Nursery University


1h 30m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Set in New York City, the epicenter of a phenomenon cropping up in communities across the United States, "Nursery University" provides a good-humored look at the oddly competitive environment of nursery school admissions. The film tells the story of five families -- each with different backgrounds a

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
The Film Sales Company
Distribution Company
Elementary Films/Variance Films; Variance Films
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Set in New York City, the epicenter of a phenomenon cropping up in communities across the United States, "Nursery University" provides a good-humored look at the oddly competitive environment of nursery school admissions. The film tells the story of five families -- each with different backgrounds and economic circumstances -- attempting to place their toddlers in preschool classrooms with limited spaces and high price tags. "Nursery University" also follows the school directors who must determine which "applicants" to welcome through their doors. Cue the tears, hysterics and breakdowns -- and that's just the parents.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
The Film Sales Company
Distribution Company
Elementary Films/Variance Films; Variance Films
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 2008

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States Spring April 24, 2009

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Golden Starfish Award Documentary Competition) October 15-19, 2008.

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 17-27, 2008.

Released in United States April 2008 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 17-27, 2008.)

Released in United States Spring April 24, 2009 (NY)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Golden Starfish Award Documentary Competition) October 15-19, 2008.)