The Texas Promise (2015)
A gripping documentary about the massive cut to the education budget in Texas
The Texas Promise follows the debate over the direction of Texas public education and its impact on the nation. With a lawsuit brought against the state by a collection of school districts claiming that the cutting of over 5 billion dollars from public education was unconstitutional, and a variety of contested bills up for passage in the 83rd Legislature, the film explores what is at stake for students in the Texas school system and what the policy decisions might mean for the future of Texas.
Director: Vanessa Roth
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: October 25, 2015
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Texas Promise about?
- The Texas Promise follows the debate over the direction of Texas public education and its impact on the nation. With a lawsuit brought against the state by a collection of school districts claiming that the cutting of over 5 billion dollars from public education was unconstitutional, and a variety of contested bills up for passage in the 83rd Legislature, the film explores what is at stake for students in the Texas school system and what the policy decisions might mean for the future of Texas.
- Who directed The Texas Promise?
- The Texas Promise was directed by Vanessa Roth.
- How long is The Texas Promise?
- The Texas Promise has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).