| Embracing Education | ||
| My Name is Pedro | ||
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| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
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Despite some very rough footage and an early slow pace, this documentary packs an emotional punch and an inspirational tone for education. Sweet creative animations artistically step up the production value. Simply chalklike line drawings sketched over richly textured backgrounds bring the viewer into the story. These vignettes prime our imaginations. Of course, the main character is Pedro, a special-ed kid who grew into an impassioned educator/powerhouse. The doc follows his story from the struggling streets of New York to his tenacious college self-recruitment, to teaching, then principally, then finally rethinking the school spaces as an assistant superintendent. Like Pedro, the film is unconventional. It’s a beautiful thing to watch him relate with students and parents at all levels. Perhaps this film will inspire those with such a spirit to share their talents and insights in the public school arena. |
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Grade..........................B+ (2.5/4) |
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Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
