"Counted Out" - Film Screening and Discussion at Filmstaden
- Date: 20 March 2025, 17:15–20:00
- Type: Cultural event
- Organiser: Matematiska institutionen
- Contact person: Marie Chajara Svensson
- Phone: 070-1679460
Welcome to a screening and discussion of the documentary film ‘Counted Out’ (USA, 2024) at Filmstaden Luxe in Uppala. A very strong film that gives a new and thought-provoking picture of the importance of mathematics for both the individual and society.
- Programme: Film screening 90 min, Break, Discussion with audience and panel
- Language: The film is in English with English subtitles. The discussion will be held in Swedish.
- Book your free ticket
About the film
‘Counted Out’ is an American film that premiered in 2024 and has not been released publicly but only shown at booked screenings. The film asks why some people turn away from mathematics at an early age and unwittingly close the doors to exciting careers in science, technology, medicine and business.
Regardless of other interests and career choices, the film also highlights ‘mathematical literacy’ as a crucial factor for democracy and economic opportunity. In an age driven by technology, data and algorithms, maths literacy determines who understands what is happening, can make the right decisions and has the power to shape our world.
The biggest crises of our time are examined from a mathematical perspective. Political polarisation. Racial prejudice. Social injustice. Economic inequality. Climate change. And a global pandemic.
Ultimately, it's a film that asks a question fundamental to democracy: if we can't understand a system that governs us, how much power do we really have?
Watch the trailer and read more about the film
Follow-up discussion
To reflect on the film, put it in a Swedish context and discuss the questions it raises, we are organising a follow-up discussion with the audience and an invited panel.
The panellists are:
- Seidon Alsaody (Department of Mathematics)
- Kirsti Biggs (Department of Mathematics)
- Sara Hamis (Department of Information Technology)
- Niklas Zetterling (Cathedral School)
Book a ticket
The event is free of charge but you need to book a ticket. The hall has 49 seats.
Welcome to the event!