"Counted Out” is a documentary that explores today’s most pressing crises — political polarization, racial bias, social injustice, economic inequality, climate change, and the pandemic — through the overlooked lens of mathematics.
The film argues that math silently shapes nearly every aspect of modern life, from who we date to the news we consume, the elections we influence, and the opportunities available to us.
Yet, most people remain unaware of this hidden system or lack the numeric literacy to engage with it. The film highlights that understanding math is not just an academic skill but a key determinant of social and economic power.
Through personal stories, expert insights, and real-world examples, “Counted Out” shows the dangers of maintaining a culture where many people claim they are “not math people” and where math proficiency declines as students age.
It calls for a vision of America where everyone can understand and shape the mathematical forces driving society.
Featured voices include civil rights leader Robert Moses, mathematician and TEDx speaker Talithia Williams, journalist Julia Angwin, and economist Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics.
Free community event for all ages in Shoreline & Lake Forest Park, jointly hosted by Meridian Park PTSA & Hi-Cap Advocacy committee
Friday, October 3, 2025
Free community event for all ages in Shoreline & Lake Forest Park, jointly hosted by Meridian Park PTSA & Hi-Cap Advocacy committee
Friday, October 3, 2025
- 7:00–8:30 PM (film)
- 8:30–9:00 PM (panel)
This was an excellent documentary that should be required viewing for everyone! (especially parents)
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