I Am a Promise: The Children of Stanton Elementary School

Nov 4 1994 N/A 1h 29m
Documentary

An unflinching verité portrait of the children of Stanton Elementary School in North Philadelphia, an inner-city neighborhood where 90% of the students live below the poverty line. Seen through the viewpoint of devoted principal Deanna Burney, the film shows Stanton as grossly underfunded, understaffed, and filled with children struggling to overcome their difficulties. But for these at-risk kids, however, the hope for their future survives only in the success of their education. A captivating series of vignettes concerning children growing up outside the American dream, echoing current “hot-button” issues in our country’s ongoing political discussion.

Plot

Filmmakers Alan Raymond and Susan Raymond document Philadelphia teachers facing challenges at an inner-city school.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Susan Raymond

Cast

Susan Raymond, Deanna Burney, Clary Jansson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
245
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA