“A scary but important story about…the country’s most important civic institution.”
Valerie Strauss – The Washington Post
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“We’re used to seeing Matt Damon starring in blockbuster movies, but [this role] shows that he’s still an indie film guy at heart.”
Emily Sweeney – The Boston Globe
“Thought-provoking…A compelling argument against privatization and school vouchers.”
Michael Compton – Bowling Green Daily News
(Bowling Green, KY)
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“Remarkable thoroughness and intellectual energy…This program should be required viewing for policymakers who make pronouncements on what schools should or shouldn’t be.”
The New York Times
“Traces the history of public education in America, examines it against the backdrop of social and political history, and asks, in the end, where it might be going.“We’re used to seeing Matt Damon starring in blockbuster movies, but [this role] shows that he’s still an indie film guy at heart.”
The Washington Post, TV Week
“A fascinating primer on the roots of American schools and an evenhanded look at privatization, standardized testing and other contemporary issues.”
The Associated Press
