“Selected” is a documentary that delves into the experiences of students who risk everything for the chance to be chosen, highlighting that even free education comes with its own price. The film provides an in-depth examination of the hurdles faced in public urban education by offering rare access to a Chicago public school. It sheds light on the leadership, victories, and setbacks within one of the nation’s most culturally and economically varied schools. “Selected” investigates how being educated in a truly diverse environment influences education, acceptance, tolerance, and one’s perspective on the world. It showcases the potential outcomes when exceptional leadership, varied cultures, and brilliant minds converge. These interconnected narratives underscore both the advantages and unforeseen repercussions of selective schools, as well as society’s ongoing challenges with urban education.