A School Grows in Watts
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Rating
78 min
Runtime
2024
Release Year
Ryan S. Porush
Director
Cast
Quick Synopsis
Set in Watts, a neighborhood known for its lack of resources and opportunities, this documentary follows an innovative charter school that aims to create a better future through a community-focused approach to education. The film shares the stories of teachers, students, and their families, offering an in-depth look at their daily lives and challenges. Through these personal experiences, it presents a detailed and realistic view of a lively community often seen in a negative light.
Detailed Synopsis of A School Grows in Watts
In one of the most notoriously underserved cities in the country, an innovative charter school works toward a reimagined future with a community-based approach to education. Weaving together the personal narratives of educators, students and families, "A School Grows in Watts" paints a lyrical, immersive portrait of a vibrant yet misunderstood community.
