Take a rare look inside a high school world religions classroom, captured in the feature-length documentary, All of the Above. Filmed in a “fly-on-the-wall” style, the film brings intimate, unscripted moments that reveal how students and teachers navigate complex conversations about belief, identity, and understanding in real time.
Accompanied by selected clips from the documentary, a panel discussion will feature perspectives from one of the filmmakers, scholars of religion and education, and K-12 and university religion teachers. Panelists will share personal experiences of learning about religion through the filmmaking process, insights into pedagogical and practical dimensions of teaching religion, and reflections on the challenges and possibilities of engaging high school students in this vital topic.
All of the Above features John Camardella’s 12th grade World Religion class in Mount Prospect, Illinois and offers a powerful exploration of how education inspires change, sparks self-discovery, and fosters a more compassionate society.