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Waiting for "Superman"., Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilcott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim, Widescreen

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Waiting for "Superman"., Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilcott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG; some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking
Main title
Waiting for "Superman".
Oclc number
692818642
Responsibility statement
Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilcott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim
Runtime
111
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
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.version
Widescreen
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