SCHOOL: Episode 4: The Bottom Line (1980 – 2001) – DVD and Educational License

$169.95

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In 1983, A Nation at Risk, a report launched by the Reagan Administration, shattered public confidence in America’s schools and sparked a new wave of education reform. This episode explores the wide range of “free-market” experiments that ensued — from vouchers and charter schools to privatization — all with the goal of meeting tough, new academic standards. Today, the debate rages on: Do these diverse strategies challenge our forefathers’ notion of a common school for all Americans? Or are they our only recourse in today’s complex society?

DVD (educational license)*: $169.95

As seen on PBS

Director: Sarah Mondale
Producers: Sarah B. Patton and Sarah Mondale
Editor: Marian Hunter
Narrator: Meryl Streep

Length: 55 mins.

[cc] Closed Captioned
Copyright Year: 2001

Additional information

Weight 0.25 lbs
Dimensions 8.75 × 6.5 × 3.75 in

License FAQs

EDUCATIONAL LICENSE

For SCHOOL, ASYLUM and PROUST the educational license (included with the purchase of a DVD) allows you to show the film at educational institutions such as schools, libraries, colleges, universities, community colleges, museums and graduate schools.

HOME VIDEO LICENSE

Right now, only MEGAMALL (DVDs) and SPEED SKATE (streaming on Vimeo) are available for personal use or viewing at home.

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BACKPACK FULL OF CASH

This film is currently available for public screenings only. To host a screening of please complete this form on the BACKPACK FULL OF CASH website.  You can also visit the BACKPACK website to find resources to help you organize a successful event and to learn more about the film. BACKPACK is available with Spanish subtitles and community resources are available in Spanish.

STREAMING

If you are an educational institution and you are interested in streaming please click on the title:  ASYLUM, PROUST, or the SCHOOL series and order from Films Media Group. (BACKPACK FULL OF CASH is not currently available for streaming.)

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License Information

LICENSE INFORMATION: The Home Use DVD is for home and personal use of the film only and is NOT licensed for school use, educational screenings, community use or use by institutions or organizations. For these purposes, the Educational Tool Kit, DVD and Site License is required (see Educational Tool Kit). Want to share information about the film with your school or institution? Simply provide a contact name and email below and we’ll reach out with additional details.

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