Arizona's Precious Knowledge: Blockbuster New Film Chronicles Ethnic Studies Battle

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Published on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by CommonDreams.org
Arizona's Precious Knowledge: Blockbuster New Film Chronicles Ethnic Studies Battle
by Jeff Biggers

As ethnic studies defenders in Arizona prepare for the latest showdown in the state's controversial ban this week, a blockbuster new film chronicling the unknown back story behind the crisis is gearing up for national release.

Rarely has a film been so timely and downright revelatory.

Casting aside the inflammatory rhetoric and national headlines of the anti-ethnic-studies instigators, Precious Knowledge provides a clear-eyed portrait of students, teachers and their community struggling to deal with the nation's most unnerving campus witch hunt in recent memory. Tracing the political roots of the legislative ban -- and the program's own mandate and success to alleviate the long-time achievement gaps among Latino students -- Precious Knowledge's riveting pacing and compelling portraits will astonish, infuriate and inspire viewers.

In truth, Precious Knowledge is the type of unique and powerful film that could ultimately shift public perception and policy on one of the most misunderstood education programs in the country.

http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2011/06/14-2

Trailer: http://vimeo.com/15062646

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