A Passage from Burnt Islands (1992)
In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.
Director: Alan Handel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: March 1, 1992
Cast
- Gordon Pinsent - Narrator (voice)
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
elementary school, teachers and students, adult literacy, newfoundland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Passage from Burnt Islands about?
- In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.
- Who directed A Passage from Burnt Islands?
- A Passage from Burnt Islands was directed by Alan Handel.
- Who stars in A Passage from Burnt Islands?
- A Passage from Burnt Islands stars Gordon Pinsent.
- How long is A Passage from Burnt Islands?
- A Passage from Burnt Islands has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is A Passage from Burnt Islands?
- A Passage from Burnt Islands is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Passage from Burnt Islands produced?
- A Passage from Burnt Islands was produced in Canada.