| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (99 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Ira Oustatcher, Maricruz Santana, Pedro Santana, Steve White, Yvonne Torres |
| Event |
Originally produced by Bayview Entertainment in 2021. |
| Summary |
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, it harnesses a compelling message of optimism, hope and tragedy. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Education.
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Teachers.
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Educational films.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
LaSalle, Lillian, film director.
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Oustatcher, Ira, actor.
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Santana, Maricruz, actor.
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Santana, Pedro, actor.
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White, Steve, actor.
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Torres, Yvonne, actor.
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Bayview Entertainment (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
14350471 Kanopy |
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