The Pushouts
Originally released in 2018. The Pushouts is a documentary film. directed by Katie Galloway. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Pushouts focuses on the alarming rate of high school dropouts and the critical state of public education through the story of Victor Rios. Rios was a gang member in West Oakland who was headed for a life of incarceration when he met an inspirational teacher. Now a professor at UC Santa Barbara, he and his mentor dedicate their lives to motivating young Mexican and African-American teens to realize their potential.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Latino Public Broadcasting
- California Humanites
- The Reva and David Logan Foundation
- JustFilms / Ford Foundation
- Chicago Media Project
- The Berkeley FILM Foundation
- Sundance Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pushouts about?
The Pushouts focuses on the alarming rate of high school dropouts and the critical state of public education through the story of Victor Rios. Rios was a gang member in West Oakland who was headed ...
Who directed The Pushouts?
The Pushouts was directed by Katie Galloway.
How long is The Pushouts?
The Pushouts has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Pushouts released?
The Pushouts was released on April 7, 2018 in theaters.