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DVD: $24.99
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 south bronx, education, small schools, reform, poverty, african american, latino, asian american, chinese |
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Directed By: Christopher Wong
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Release Date: 2010-04-20
Running Time: 1:32
Content Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
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DVD Region: 1 - U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories
Media Format: NTSC-DVD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio Language(s): English
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Genres: Documentary >> General Influences: Mad Hot Ballroom, Stand and Deliver, Hoop Dreams |
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WHATEVER IT TAKES chronicles the struggles and triumphs of the very first year of the Bronx Center for Science & Mathematics, an innovative public high school set in NYC’s South Bronx. This deeply emotional, character-driven documentary focuses on Edward Tom, the school’s dynamic rookie principal, and Sharifea Baskerville, a talented ninth-grade girl with big dreams but even bigger obstacles.
The personal stories of this school’s students and staff call to mind larger themes of school reform and the need for educators, parents, and policymakers to prioritize the transformation of the public school system so that all children can receive a quality education.
Grittily realistic, yet ultimately triumphant, WHATEVER IT TAKES paints a compelling picture of cutting-edge ideas and dedicated individuals, united in their vision to restore hope to a broken community.
WHATEVER IT TAKES screened at 17 film festivals internationally, garnered 6 awards, and was broadcast nationally on PBS' award-winning program "Independent Lens".