Flunked
| Flunked | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Corey Burres |
| Produced by | Steven Maggi |
| Written by | Lauren Zammit |
| Starring | Ben Chavis (American Indian Public Charter School's former principal) |
| Narrated by | Joe Mantegna |
| Distributed by | Zia Film Distributors LLC John McLean Media |
Release dates |
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Running time | 46 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Flunked is a 2008 documentary film narrated by Joe Mantegna, that discusses the problems in America's education system and provides education reform solutions.
Plot
Flunked looks at the fact that there has been a decline in our education system: Results of national and international educational aptitude tests show that the average American student is unable to compete academically. Success rates have fallen, and remediation and dropout rates are skyrocketing. In short, public education has problems and this film attempts to focus on some success in the education system.
The film starts with 20 minutes covering many of the problems in our public education system. Then it focuses on some of today's schools nationwide that are attaining great results in college preparation, high test scores, and graduating competent workers for tomorrow's economy. The documentary shows education alternatives including charter schools and reform options for fixing troubled public schools.
Cast
- Jim Anderson
- Steve Barr (Green Dot Public Schools)
- Ben Chavis (American Indian Public Charter School)
- Bill Cosby
- Andrew Coulson
- Eric Dominguez
- Heidi Dominguez
- Angie Dorman
- Bill Gates
- Donn Harris
- Lynn Harsh
- Guilbert Hentschke
- Bob Herbold
- Charlie Hoff
- Therese Holliday
- Karen Jones
- Jeff Kropf
- Howard Lappin
- Joe Mantegna
- John Merrifield
- Dan Nicklay
- Dennis Pantano
- Bill Proser
- David Scortt
- Jason Singer
- Caitlyn Snaring
- Traci Snaring
- Matt Sween
- Matt Wingard
Reception
Flunked has won Best Documentar] at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival in Los Angeles, Best Educational Documentary at the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival in Houston, the Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition, and the first ever SPNovation Award.