Nov. 15, 2010: In WAITING FOR SUPERMAN, dynamic documentarian Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, It Might Get Loud) weaves together the stories of students, families, educators and reformers to shed light on the failing public school system and its consequences on the future of the United States. In this Sundance Audience Award winner for Best Documentary, Guggenheim deftly examines the options to improve public education and provide America’s teachers and students with the help they need. For the third time since the opening of the film at Red River Theatres, a Community Discussion was held featuring the following participants answering questions from the audience. Left to Right: Moderator: Jon Greenberg, NH Public Radio Molly Kelly, State Senator District 10, and Chair of Education for State of NH, Dr. Tom Brennan, Superintendent of Schools, SAU 37 — Manchester, Bill Wilmot, Principal, Seacoast Charter School Dr. Virginia Barry, Commissioner, Department of Education Patty Humphrey, Founder, NH Center for Innovative Schools. If you consider a non-profit, independent cinema an important community resource, please consider becoming a Member of Red River Theatres or supporting our efforts with a gift. For details on Membership Levels, theatre rentals, or other film information, visit our website: www.redrivertheatres.org. Or check us out on facebook: www.facebook.com
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Nov. 15, 2010–In WAITING FOR SUPERMAN, dynamic documentarian Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, It Might Get Loud) weaves together the stories of students, families, educators and reformers to shed light on the failing public school system and its consequences on the future of the United States. In this Sundance Audience Award winner for Best Documentary, Guggenheim deftly examines the options to improve public education and provide America’s teachers and students with the help they need. For the third time since the opening of the film at Red River Theatres, a Community Discussion was held featuring the following participants answering questions from the audience. Left to Right: Moderator: Jon Greenberg, NH Public Radio, Molly Kelly, State Senator District 10, and Chair of Education for State of NH, Dr. Tom Brennan, Superintendent of Schools, SAU 37 — Manchester, Bill Wilmot, Principal, Seacoast Charter School Dr. Virginia Barry, Commissioner, Department of Education Patty Humphrey, Founder, NH Center for Innovative Schools. If you consider a non-profit, independent cinema an important community resource, please consider becoming a Member of Red River Theatres or supporting our efforts with a gift. For details on Membership Levels, theatre rentals, or other film information, visit our website: www.redrivertheatres.org. Or check us out on facebook: www.facebook.com Note: Final two parts are dark because the original camera ran out of memory.