BY KAREN BOSSICK

What are the shortcomings of conventional educational methods in today’s innovative world?

What are some compelling new approaches that could transform learning?

Find out Friday night when Community School’s Parents’ Association hosts a free screening of the Sundance Film Festival-selected documentary “Most Likely to Succeed.”

The thought provoking film will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, in Community School’s Theatre.

The film, directed by Greg Whiteley, examines the history of education in the United States and offers a look at what students and teachers are capable of, given the will, vision and courage to transform  schools.

The film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Tribeca and AFI DOCS. It also has been featured at such leading conferences on educationaas SxSWedu, Harvard/Goldman Sachs and NewSchools Venture Fund.

A reception featuring refreshments and appetizers will be held preceding the film at 5 p.m.