The Curators of Dixon School

2012

1h 20m

0.0

0.0/10

0 votes

Documentary

"Art Happens"

Overview

Public schools don’t have to be a minefield of metal detectors, minimal expectations, and mind-numbing routine. An alternative exists right here in Chicago, at the Dixon Elementary Public School in the Chatham neighborhood, where former principal Joan Crisler and her successor Sharon Dale have implemented the idea that art should be an integral part of the learning environment, with museum-quality works openly adorning the halls. The results, in terms of student performance and morale, have been spectacular, but, as this inspiring but pragmatic documentary demonstrates, there are no miracle solutions: Crisler’s protégé Carol Briggs has an uphill battle applying the same approach at another school, and recent budget cuts have left even the most successful programs vulnerable to the axe.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

GraceWorks Pictures

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

English

Quick Facts

Release Date	August 12, 2012
Status	Released
Language	EN
Website	Visit Site

Cast

Key Crew

Pamela Sherrod Anderson

Director

No similar movies found

Check out other popular movies

Browse Movies