| Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Cast |
Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc; DTS-HD Master Audio (English), Dolby digital 5.1 (Spanish); Widescreen; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG; for some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Special features: Four additional inspiring 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. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish, English, French or Portuguese subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Education -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Strickland, Bill.
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Canada, Geoffrey.
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Rhee, Michelle.
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Weingarten, Randi.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1415757593 |
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9781415757598 |
| Standard No. |
097361422244 |
| Music No. |
142224 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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