Congratulations to RPJ client Vicki Abeles on her New York Times article celebrating her impactful documentary “Counted Out!”

Congratulations to RPJ client Vicki Abeles on her New York Times interview discussing her impactful documentary Counted Out, which sheds light on the vital connection between mathematics, civil rights, and democracy.

Abeles was inspired to create the film after noticing widespread math anxiety among students and adults, linking this fear to broader societal inequities.  Her film highlights the necessity of math literacy as a means to address critical issues such as healthcare and electoral processes, emphasizing that “math is power.”  Counted Out notes how this is particularly true for marginalized communities and pays tribute to civil rights activist Bob Moses, who argued that access to quality math education is a civil right.  Through compelling storytelling and a focus on personal narratives, Abeles inspires viewers to confront their fears of math and acknowledge its significance in addressing social equity and empowerment.

Read the full article here.  Get tickets to upcoming screenings of the film here.