Waiting for Superman

Documentary
5 stars
Excellent but disturbing documentary that analyses the failures in the U.S.’ s education system, including the endless bureaucracy and the nearly impossible system of firing bad teachers. The film follows several children from around the country who are hoping for the chance of a good education by entering lotteries to get into better schools, namely charter schools. I have to tell you I cried big tears when the child I was rooting for the most didn’t get selected. These are all kids who have all the odds stacked against them (including a girl from an upper middle class neighborhood) but really want to learn and earn a better way of life in the future. Excellent film on a frustrating topic.