Abstract
Masterfully told with pointy precision, American Promise spans 12 years in the lives of two middle class black families as they navigate their family experience when they choose to send their two young sons to a prestigious Manhattan private school.
With a sharp and merciless camera, filmmakers/parents Joe and Michele intimately document the struggles as these talented boys deal with stereotypes and identity issues, while their parents juggle high expectations against the social and cultural obstacles their sons face. Convinced that education is the key to success in the 21rst century, these families make enormous sacrifices for an elite education. But will the rewards be there? American Promise ultimately confronts the question.
With a sharp and merciless camera, filmmakers/parents Joe and Michele intimately document the struggles as these talented boys deal with stereotypes and identity issues, while their parents juggle high expectations against the social and cultural obstacles their sons face. Convinced that education is the key to success in the 21rst century, these families make enormous sacrifices for an elite education. But will the rewards be there? American Promise ultimately confronts the question.
Collection
Subject
African American boys -- Education -- New York (State) -- New York, African American boys -- New York (State) -- New York -- Conduct of life, African American boys -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social conditions, Dalton School (New York, N.Y.), Academic achievement -- United States, Educational equalization -- United States, Parenting -- United States
Series
American Promise
Contributors
Brewster, Joe (director), Brewster, Joe (producer), Summers, Oluwaseun (performer), Casper, Erin (editor), Stephenson, Michèle (director), Stephenson, Michèle (producer), Webber, Errol (cinematographer), Alcantara, Alfredo (cinematographer), Byrne, Margaret (cinematographer), Stuyvesant, Jon (cinematographer), Manhardt, Mary (editor), Siwoff, Andrew (editor), Cutler, Miriam (composer), Brewster, Idris (performer), Rada Film Group (producer), American Documentary, Inc. (producer), Ro*Co Films Educational (Firm) (producer), P.O.V. Theatrical Films (producer), Independent Television Service (producer)
Duration
00:26:34 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college
Copyright Holder
| Name | ro*co films educational |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 415-332-6471 x203 |
| Address | 80 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 5, Sausalito, CA 94965 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2013-01-01
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