Waiting for "Superman"
Title:
Waiting for "Superman"
Author:
Strickland, Bill.
Publication Information:
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2011.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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.
General Note:
Title and credits from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
Canadian Home Video rating: G.
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:
English
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG; some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking.
Subject Term:
ISBN:
9781415757222
UPC:
097363565048
Format :
DVD
