One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal (2019)
In 2009, 1,176 Atlanta teachers were investigated for test cheating; 35 were indicted, 12 went to trial and 11 were found guilty on RICO charges, which are typically reserved for the mafia and drug lords. The guilty, serving 30-year sentences, finally break their silence in this tell-all, controversial film that takes a closer look at the legislations called No Child Left Behind, the politics behind it, and a race and power struggle that spawned one of the most complex scandals in American history.
Director: Jodi Gomes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 15, 2019
Cast
- Dr. Diane Ravitch - Self
- Lamar Waldron - Self
- Michael Pitts - Self
- Dana Evans - Self
- Tamara Cotman - Self
- Dessa Curb - Self
- Christopher Waller - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Jack Farrell
Production: Point 7 Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
education, scandal, social documentary, documentary filmmaking
More Films by Director: Jodi Gomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal about?
- In 2009, 1,176 Atlanta teachers were investigated for test cheating; 35 were indicted, 12 went to trial and 11 were found guilty on RICO charges, which are typically reserved for the mafia and drug lords. The guilty, serving 30-year sentences, finally break their silence in this tell-all, controversial film that takes a closer look at the legislations called No Child Left Behind, the politics behind it, and a race and power struggle that spawned one of the most complex scandals in American history.
- Who directed One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal?
- One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal was directed by Jodi Gomes.
- Who stars in One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal?
- One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal stars Dr. Diane Ravitch, Lamar Waldron, Michael Pitts, Dana Evans, Tamara Cotman, Dessa Curb.
- How long is One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal?
- One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal?
- One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal is a Documentary film.
- Where was One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal produced?
- One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal was produced in United States of America.