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Guggenheim, Davis. (Screenwriter, Director). Kimball, Billy. (Screenwriter). Chilcott, Lesley. (Producer). Strickland, Bill. (Added Author). Canada, Geoffrey. (Added Author). Rhee, Michelle. (Added Author). Weingarten, Randi. (Added Author). Beck, Christophe, 1972- (Added Author). Paramount Vantage. (Added Author). Participant Media. (Added Author). Walden Media. (Added Author). Electric Kinney (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Provided is an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. This documentary 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. Included are featurettes, and commentary.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. (DVD).
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2011]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as a documentary motion picture in 2010 by Public Education Documentary. Special features: Four additional teacher/student stories; Changing the odds, a look at innovative programs that are changing public education; Public education updates, changes which have taken place since the making of the film; A conversation with Davis Guggenheim; The future is in our classrooms; The making of "Shine," the film's title track by musician John Legend; commentary by director Davis Guggenheim and producer Lesley Chilcott; deleted scenes.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directed by Davis Guggenheim ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilcott ; cinematography by Erich Roland, Bob Richman ; edited by Greg Finton, Jay Cassidy, Kim Roberts ; music by Christophe Beck.
Participant or Performer Note:	Featuring interviews with: Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.
System Details Note:	DVD.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Licensed for home, classroom, and library.
Language Note:	In English or Spanish, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. Closed captioned. cc