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We Are the People We've Been Waiting For

We Are the People We've Been Waiting For

20091h 17m
Documentary

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Released

Release

2009

Runtime

1h 17m

Storyline

This landmark documentary explores the extent to which young people around the world are being failed by an education system created at the time of the Industrial Revolution. A provocative and relevant exploration of the most important issue of our time, We Are The People We've Been Waiting For confronts our expectations of what education systems ought to be achieving for our children.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 17m
Nov 17, 2009
Director
Daryl Goodrich

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