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Waiting for "Superman", Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present in association with Walden Media ; an Electric Kinney Films production ; a film by Davis Guggenheim ; written by Davis Guggenheim and Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilocott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim

Label
Waiting for "Superman", Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present in association with Walden Media ; an Electric Kinney Films production ; a film by Davis Guggenheim ; written by Davis Guggenheim and Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilocott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated PG ; for some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking
Main title
Waiting for "Superman"
Medium
videorecording Blu-ray
Responsibility statement
Paramount Vantage and Participant Media present in association with Walden Media ; an Electric Kinney Films production ; a film by Davis Guggenheim ; written by Davis Guggenheim and Billy Kimball ; produced by Lesley Chilocott ; directed by Davis Guggenheim
Runtime
111
Summary
An engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. This documentary has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life
Technique
live action