Director: Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond
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Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 2 nominations total
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 89 min |
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This film offers a raw look at the students of Stanton Elementary, a school in a North Philadelphia neighborhood where nearly all families live in poverty. Through the eyes of Principal Deanna Burney, the movie reveals Stanton's severe lack of resources and the challenges its students face. Yet, for these vulnerable children, education represents their only path to a better future. The film presents a series of compelling stories about growing up far from the American dream, reflecting today’s important national conversations.
| Alternative title: | I Am a Promise: The Children of Stanton Elementary School |
| Release year: | 1993 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | woman director |
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