My Name Is Pedro
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My Name Is Pedro
Director: Lillian LaSalle Julian Kim & Peter S. LeeJulian Kim & Peter S. Lee Run time: 99 minutes DVD Pre-book: 01/19/21 | Street: 02/23/21 | SRP: $24.95 | CAT#: PRDVD4841 | UPC: 672975894443
Genres: Documentary, Education
Synopsis: This award-winning film, from first time director Lillian LaSalle, explores the seemingly impossible journey of South Bronx Latino educator and maverick, Pedro Santana, a former "special ed" student, whose mantra is - every kid can learn despite their circumstances. |
Long Synopsis:
My Name Is Pedro is an essential and timely reminder of the importance of great educators that exist within the infrastructure of our country's public education system.
This award winning film, from first time director Lillian LaSalle, explores the seemingly impossible journey of South Bronx Latino educator and maverick, Pedro Santana, a former "special ed" student, whose mantra is - every kid can learn despite their circumstances. . A New York Times profile of his "Out Of The Box" teaching techniques, thrusts him into the spotlight, which creates great opportunities for change but also has its downside - public school politics which, despite the cries of students and parents alike, threaten to take him down. A documentary with unpredictable twists and turns, LaSalle harnesses a compelling message of optimism, hope and tragedy.
My Name Is Pedro is an essential and timely reminder of the importance of great educators that exist within the infrastructure of our country's public education system.
This award winning film, from first time director Lillian LaSalle, explores the seemingly impossible journey of South Bronx Latino educator and maverick, Pedro Santana, a former "special ed" student, whose mantra is - every kid can learn despite their circumstances. . A New York Times profile of his "Out Of The Box" teaching techniques, thrusts him into the spotlight, which creates great opportunities for change but also has its downside - public school politics which, despite the cries of students and parents alike, threaten to take him down. A documentary with unpredictable twists and turns, LaSalle harnesses a compelling message of optimism, hope and tragedy.
Select Press:
“Inspirational and poignant...has an emotional punch”
- FilmWeek on NPR Los Angeles
AWARDS:
Best Documentary
Golden Door International Film Festival
Spotlight on Documentary Award
St. Louis International Film Festival
Audience Award
Chicago Latino International Film Festival
Audience Award
Brooklyn Film Festival
Award of Merit
Impact Docs
- FilmWeek on NPR Los Angeles
AWARDS:
Best Documentary
Golden Door International Film Festival
Spotlight on Documentary Award
St. Louis International Film Festival
Audience Award
Chicago Latino International Film Festival
Audience Award
Brooklyn Film Festival
Award of Merit
Impact Docs
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