This documentary short details the experiences of four families whose participation in a social network in Detroit informed their school choice decisions. The parents in the social network joined forces in 2013 to collectively research best fit Detroit schools in a bewildering educational landscape. Since its inception, the families have enrolled their children in more than 15 Detroit and Detroit area schools while sustaining residency in the city. Norah, Franca, Karis, and Jack represent the K-5 experiences of the students who enrolled in private, public, and charter schools. Their stories illuminate cross cultural friendships, teachers who maintain high expectations, and factors guiding the selection of respective schools.
- Year2021
- Runtime7 MINS
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Premiereno
- DirectorDara Hill, Anthony Whittaker, Josh Bellers
- ScreenwriterDara Hill
- ProducerDara Hill
- CastDara Hill, Callie Sullivan, Shannon Gaston, Khalilah Gaston, Nikki Rittenour, Jason Hill
This documentary short details the experiences of four families whose participation in a social network in Detroit informed their school choice decisions. The parents in the social network joined forces in 2013 to collectively research best fit Detroit schools in a bewildering educational landscape. Since its inception, the families have enrolled their children in more than 15 Detroit and Detroit area schools while sustaining residency in the city. Norah, Franca, Karis, and Jack represent the K-5 experiences of the students who enrolled in private, public, and charter schools. Their stories illuminate cross cultural friendships, teachers who maintain high expectations, and factors guiding the selection of respective schools.
- Year2021
- Runtime7 MINS
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Premiereno
- DirectorDara Hill, Anthony Whittaker, Josh Bellers
- ScreenwriterDara Hill
- ProducerDara Hill
- CastDara Hill, Callie Sullivan, Shannon Gaston, Khalilah Gaston, Nikki Rittenour, Jason Hill
