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Waiting for "Superman" [videorecording] / Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present ; in association with Walden Media ; an Electric Kinney production ; written by Davis Guggenheim & Billy ... Read More

Guggenheim, Davis,(screenwriter,, film director.). Kimball, Billy,(screenwriter.). Chilcott, Lesley,(film producer.). Strickland, Bill,(interviewee.). Canada, Geoffrey,(interviewee.). Rhee, Michelle,(interviewee.). ... Read More

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Paddison Memorial Branch DVD 370.11 W RATING PG (Text) 0112518101947 Adult Video Nonfiction Available -
Southside Branch DVD DOCUMENTARY RATING PG (Text) 0112518104628 Adult Video Nonfiction Available -

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415757224
  • ISBN: 9781415757222
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (111 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2011]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
Companion book: Waiting for "Superman" : how we can save America's failing public schools / edited ... Read More
Special features: Optional audio feature commentary by director Davis Guggenheim and producer Lesley ... Read More
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography by Erich Roland, Bob Richman ; edited by Greg Finton, Jay Cassidy, Kim Roberts ; music by Christophe Beck ; title track "Shine" written and performed by John Legend.
Participant or Performer Note:
Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.
Summary, etc.:
Provides 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 ... Read More
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking.
System Details Note:
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language Note:
English or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Winner, Best Documentary, National Board of Review ; Winner, 2010 Audience Award, U.S. Documentary, Sundance Film Festival.

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Genre: Documentary films.
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