The Bowl (2025)

"I've been so glad to hear of the screenings happening all over the country. We were delighted to give Ethereal the opportunity to attend the 2023 NSHEB finals."

"I got to watch the film and it's so wonderful! I am in tears. I can't thank you enough for making this beautiful piece about something I love and have poured so much time and energy into."

"I was the advisor for the students in "The Bowl". The filmmakers were so clearly invested in this project and committed to making a brilliantly illustrative film that so concisely, creatively, and effectively captures and presents the subject matter in a way that informs, educates, and entertains."

"We had the opportunity to host the world premiere of The Bowl for our 2025 BEYOND: Cary Film Festival. In my decades of film festival programming, I have never had more fun at a film screening. Sammy and Eli are great producers and make for a truly unique experience with this film. Cannot recommend enough!

This documentary follows a team of six North Carolina high school girls and their teacher as they prepare for and compete in the National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB). This program challenges students to think about some of the toughest questions facing society – the global prison complex, dangers and rules on artificial intelligence, policies on sex education, redesigning drug policies, and more. The film begins with the team’s journey leading up to the competition, capturing their intense preparation and deep engagement with ethical cases. Through interviews and classroom footage, we see the students’ excitement, nerves, and the bonds they form while grappling with complex moral issues.

Want to see the film? Here is how!

Submit a library request for an educational license. They can purchase the film using the “order now” button below.
Other institutions can also order including businesses and non-profits organizations.
All institutional orders sponsor a high school also which supports our outreach campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cost my college department?
- No, license fees are generally covered by the library acquisition budget.
What if the fee is too high?
- All sales are sliding scale, simply select the button at check-out to request a fee change.
What if I’m an individual?
- Contact an institutional partner and ask them to host a screening, such as a public library.
Why is this the only option?
- Making professional films is very expensive and time consuming, so educational licenses allow us to pay the team while keeping viewings free to the audiences themselves.