My Name Is Pedro

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.

My take

A stirring portrait of resilience and belief in human potential. This is the kind of film that restores your faith in educators and systems change—intimate, inspiring, and grounded in real struggle and real hope.

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