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Title:

The inconvenient truth behind Waiting for Superman [videorecording] / produced by Real Reform Studios for Grassroots Education Movement ; in collaboration with students, parents and educators.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

Grassroots Education Movement,

Copyright Date:

2011

Description:

1 videodisc (69 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Waiting for "Superman" (Motion picture)
Privatization in education--United States.
Charter schools--United States.
Teachers' unions--United States.
Teachers--Political activity--New York.--New York.
High school students--Political activity--New York.--New York.
Public schools--New York.--New York.
Educational change--New York.--New York.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Educational films.
Feature films.
Feature films--United States.

Other Authors:

Cavanagh, Julie. cng flm cng
Jones, Brian, 1973- cng flm cng
Marelli, Darren. cng flm cng
Real Reform Studios (Firm)
Grassroots Education Movement.

Notes:

Narrated by Julie Cavanagh, Brian Jones, and Darren Marelli. Originally produced in 2011. "The following film was produced by parents and teachers in response to the film Waiting for Superman"--Pre-title frame. This DVD may not play in all DVD players.

Summary:

"[P]rovides a critique of an increasingly free-market driven education system, the undermining of teacher unions and overall faith in the idea that charter schools are just what the country needs. The film highlights the real life experiences of public school parents and educators and takes a holistic look at education reform"--www.imdb.com.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)733770367

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)