Educating Peter (1992) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1992 · 30 mins · English

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Directed by

Gerardine Wurzburg, Thomas C. Goodwin

Starring

Frank Gwazdauskas, Judy Gwazdauskas, Peter Gwazdauskas

Capturing a pivotal year, the film follows Peter, a young boy with Down syndrome, as he joins a mainstream classroom for the first time. It documents the evolving relationships and attitudes of Peter, his teacher and classmates, highlighting both challenges and growth. The Oscar‑winning short was released in 1992.