100% Rotten Tomatoes Critic Approval Rating
“an inspiration for educators of the next generation.”
- Film Threat
- Film Threat
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"A poignant documentary... has a much deeper meaning."
- AIPT |
“Inspirational and poignant... it does have an emotional punch.”
- FilmWeek |
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"packs an emotional punch and an inspirational tone for education."
- Hollywood Report Card |
"Director Lillian LaSalle takes a narrowly focused story and connects it to larger themes that affect everyone.
It's an emotional journey that hits uncomfortable truths." - Film Legacy |
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"...a touching portrait of a local hero."
I-D Magazine |
"A remarkable and heartbreaking story."
- Minute At The Movies |
"....heartwarming and heartbreaking, My Name is Pedro absolutely nails it! ..(It) should not only be required viewing for all teachers, but every person who thinks they are worthy of serving on any school board of any kind."
- Trainwreck'd Society
- Trainwreck'd Society
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My Name Is Pedro
Directed by Lillian LaSalle
Run time: 99 min Public Performance Rights Licensing:
Starting at $299 *Director Lillian LaSalle is available for post-screening Q&A talkbacks. Contact us to learn more. Organizations & institutions please contact info@passionriver.com today for a quote Genres: Documentary, Education
Short Synopsis:
Set in the backdrop of an imperfect public school system, Maverick and heroic educator, shows us what's possible for change, in this award-winning, inspirational film. |
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Long Synopsis:
My Name Is Pedro is an essential and timely reminder of the importance of great educators that exist within the infrastructure of our country's public education system.
This award winning film, from first-time director Lillian LaSalle, explores the seemingly impossible journey of South Bronx Latino educator and maverick, Pedro Santana, a former "special ed" student, whose mantra is - every kid can learn despite their circumstances. A New York Times profile of his "Out Of The Box" teaching techniques, thrusts him into the spotlight, which creates great opportunities for change but also has its downside - public school politics which, despite the cries of students and parents alike, threaten to take him down.
A documentary with unpredictable twists and turns, it harnesses a compelling message of optimism, hope and tragedy.
My Name Is Pedro is an essential and timely reminder of the importance of great educators that exist within the infrastructure of our country's public education system.
This award winning film, from first-time director Lillian LaSalle, explores the seemingly impossible journey of South Bronx Latino educator and maverick, Pedro Santana, a former "special ed" student, whose mantra is - every kid can learn despite their circumstances. A New York Times profile of his "Out Of The Box" teaching techniques, thrusts him into the spotlight, which creates great opportunities for change but also has its downside - public school politics which, despite the cries of students and parents alike, threaten to take him down.
A documentary with unpredictable twists and turns, it harnesses a compelling message of optimism, hope and tragedy.
