The First Class

Sep 23, 2023

1h 39m

★ 0.0

THE STORY OF CROSSTOWN HIGH

Overview

An intimate verité film that follows students and educators at a groundbreaking new high school in Memphis. Their inspiring journey shows what learning can look like—and accomplish—when a city comes together to rethink what high school can be.

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Documentary

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6.0

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7.2

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6.6

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9.0

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0.0

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6.3

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6.2

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