Let the Little Light Shine

Documentary

2022, Movie, 1h 26min

When a thriving, top-ranked African American elementary school is threatened to be replaced by a new high school favoring the community’s wealthier residents, parents, students and educators fight for the elementary school’s survival.

Country: United States

Director:

Kevin Shaw

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7.6

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Critic Matt Fagerholm

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...one of the year’s best documentaries.

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"Let the Little Light Shine" is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the struggles faced by a thriving African American elementary school in the heart of Chicago. Despite its top rankings and dedication to low-income and Black students, the school is threatened with closure due to gentrification. Parents, students, andators fight tirelessly for the school's survival, highlighting the importance of access to quality education for all. Through heartwarming interviewsand insightful footage, this film captures the resilience and determination of a community determined to let their light shine.

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