The War Against Our Schools / La Guerra Contra Nuestras Escuelas

Directed by: Mikey Cordero. Through nuanced storytelling that highlights the resistance of local communities and micro-movements, this timely documentary explores the short and long term impact of school closings and privatization of education in Puerto Rico. The island’s teachers, parents, students, and activists speak on grassroots efforts to combat the closings and rescue school spaces, while parents and teachers from New Orleans, New York, and Chicago, share their experiences and what communities should be aware of as the war against public education reaches the shores of Puerto Rico.

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Short Documentary Program 1