Oyler
Can a school save a community?
Genres
Overview
A Cincinnati public school fights to break the cycle of poverty in its Urban Appalachian neighborhood, where senior Raven Gribbins aims to become the first in her troubled family to graduate and go to college. When Principal Craig Hockenberry's job is threatened, it becomes clear it's a make-or-break year for both of them.
Details
Budget
$29181
Revenue
$0
Runtime
56 min
Release Date
2015-10-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Craig Hockenberry
Himself
Raven Gribbins
Herself
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