American Promise (2013) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2013 · 135 min · English

Directed by

Joe Brewster, Michele Stephenson

This poignant documentary follows two young friends as filmmakers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson chronicle their experiences within the American education system. The film explores the complexities of class and identity, beginning in the prestigious halls of Dalton School and continuing through the challenges of a public high school setting. It's a powerful and intimate look at the pursuit of opportunity and the realities faced by students navigating different educational landscapes.