Waiting for 'Superman'
[United States] : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2011]
Format: DVD
Description: 1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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.
Other Authors:
Strickland, Bill.
Canada, Geoffrey.
Rhee, Michelle.
Weingarten, Randi.
Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Strickland, Bill.
Canada, Geoffrey.
Rhee, Michelle.
Weingarten, Randi.
Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Target Audience: Rating: PG; for some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking.
ISBN:
1415757224
UPC: 097363565048
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
DVD EDU Waiting | Main (Downtown) | First Level, DVD | In |
DVD EDU Wai | Southeast | DVD | In |
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Cataloged from web page.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
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.
Videorecording.
Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.
DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish, English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
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.
Videorecording.
Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.
DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish, English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.