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
  • March 11, 2008 (2008-03-11)
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 the 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

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.

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