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Notes from the Field (2018)
Director: Kristi Zea
Cast: Anna Deavere Smith
6.7
100%Runtime90 min
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A dramatization of the accounts of the students, parents, teachers and administrators caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline, which pushes underprivileged, minority youth out of the classroom and into incarceration.
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Notes from the Field (2018) is a critically acclaimed TV movie directed by Kristi Zea that dramatizes the experiences of students, parents, teachers, and administrators impacted by America's school-to-prison pipeline. The film has a strong 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid 6.7/10 score on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and the general public.
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Director Kristi Zea's 2018 drama 'Notes from the Field' offers a powerful and thought-provoking look at the school-to-prison pipeline through the lens of the students, parents, teachers, and administrators impacted by this systemic issue. Anna Deavere Smith's gripping performance brings a deep emotional resonance to the real-life accounts depicted in this important, issue-driven film.
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Notes from the Field is a 2015 play, which was written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith. The play was first presented by the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, before touring and being adapted into a television movie. It discusses issues revolving around the themes such as race, class and America's school-to-prison pipeline, to mention a few.
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