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Provides a look at public education in the United States. It has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco,
… More »Provides a look at public education in the United States. It has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life.
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Imprint:
Hollywood, Calif. - Paramount Home Entertainment
Pages:
111
ISBN:
1415757224, 9781415757222
Language:
English and
Spanish
Awards & Distinctions:
Winner, Best Documentary, National Board of Review ; Winner, 2010 Audience Award, U.S. Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Performers:
Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1
English or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned
Special features: Four additional inspiring teacher/student stories; The making of "Shine": the film's title track by musician John Legend; A conversation with Davis Guggenheim; and more!
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1
English or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned
Special features: Four additional inspiring teacher/student stories; The making of "Shine": the film's title track by musician John Legend; A conversation with Davis Guggenheim; and more!
Statement of responsibility:
Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present ; in association with Walden Media ; an Electric Kinney production ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilcott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (111 min.) :,sd., col. with b&w sequences ;,4 3/4 in
Library Identifier
2528190
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Add a CommentNot only is this documentary informative, but it is captivating. I highly recommend people watching this. It takes a good look at the US school system. I would watch it again , as there is a lot of information to absorb.