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Waiting for 'Superman' (2010) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2010 · 111 min · English
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- Directed by
- Davis Guggenheim
Examining the state of public education in America, this documentary follows several students striving for a better future. It highlights the challenges within the current system and the impact on individual children, including Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily. Through their stories, the film explores the hopes and struggles of students seeking opportunity and a chance to succeed beyond the limitations of failing schools.
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