I Am A Promise: The Children of Stanton Elementary School - Documentaries Classic Movies on DVD (2005) Directed by Alan Raymond & Susan Raymond; A&E / Docurama Films : OLDIES.com

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Item Number:
NVG 9697D

DVD Features:

Encoding: Region (unknown)
Package Type: Keep Case
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame - 1.33

Additional Release Material:

Filmaker Commentary
Filmaker Biographies

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Major Awards:

Academy Awards - Best Documentary Feature (1993)

Product Description:

The life of students who attend Stanton Elementary School in North Philadelphia forms the backbone of this fascinating documentary. Shot by Alan and Susan Raymond (AN AMERICAN FAMILY), the film offers a harrowing portrayal of life below the poverty line. Ninety percent of the students at Stanton are living well below the national average, presenting a struggle for both the students and teachers of the school. Principal Deanna Burney faces a daily struggle with budgets, staff morale, dangerous incidents, and the seemingly unsolvable--not to mention neverending--problems that rain down on her. Winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary, I AM A PROMISE: THE CHILDREN OF STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL offers a brutal snapshot of the failings of the American school system.

Plot Keywords:

Children | Documentary | Education | Poverty

Cast and Crew:

Directed by

Alan Raymond & Susan Raymond

DVD Details:

Label: A&E / Docurama Films
Originally Released in: 2005
Number of Discs: 1
Rated: Not Rated
Run Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Video: Color
Release Date: February 22, 2005
OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 82,043
ISBN: 0767077660
Item UPC: 767685969731
Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx); Counts as 1 item(s) for International Shipping.

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I Am A Promise

The Children of Stanton Elementary School