Flunked

Flunked (2008) is a full-length documentary film narrated by Joe Mantegna, that discusses the problems in America's education system and provides education reform solutions.

Synopsis

Flunked looks at the fact that there has been a decline in our education system: Results of national and international educational aptitude tests show that the average American student is unable to compete academically. Success rates have fallen, and remediation and dropout rates are skyrocketing. In short, public education has problems and this film attempts to focus on some success in the education system.

The film starts with 20 minutes covering the many of the problems in our public education system. Then it focuses on some of today's schools nationwide that are attaining great results in college preparation, high test scores, and graduating competent workers for tomorrow's economy. The documentary shows educaiton alternatives including charter schools and reform options for fixing troubled public schools.

Cast

• Jim Anderson
• Steve Barr (Green Dot Public Schools)
• Ben Chavis (American Indian Public Charter School)
• Bill Cosby
• Andrew Coulson
• Eric Dominguez
• Heidi Dominguez
• Angie Dorman
• Bill Gates
• Donn Harris
• Lynn Harsh
• Guilbert Hentschke
• Bob Herbold
• Charlie Hoff
• Therese Holliday
• Karen Jones
• Jeff Kropf
• Howard Lappin
• Joe Mantegna
• John Merrifield
• Dan Nicklay
• Dennis Pantano
• Bill Proser
• David Scortt
• Jason Singer
• Caitlyn Snaring
• Traci Snaring
• Matt Sween
• Matt Wingard

Reception

Flunked has won Best Documentary at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival in Los Angeles, Best Educational Documentary at the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival in Houston, the Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition, and the first ever SPNovation Award.

External links

• Flunked The Movie Website
• Flunked IMDB page