Weaving interviews of policy experts and startling facts with the lives and careers of four teachers, American Teacher tells the collective story by and about those closest to the issues in our educational system -- the 3.2 million teachers who spend every day in classrooms across our country.
The event is a preview of the documentary film followed by a Question & Answer session with the filmmakers and film stars.
For more information please visit: www.americanteachermovie.org
Narrated by Matt Damon
Music by Thao Nguyen
Co-directed and Edited by Brian McGinn
Produced by Ninive Calegari and Dave Eggers
Directed and Produced by Vanessa Roth
ABOUT TICKETS TO THIS EVENT: All proceeds over the $40 regular-priced ticket will go toward helping the Teacher Salary Project bring the film to communities across the country.
Ticket Prices:
$20 - discount available for students, teachers, and 826 volunteers
$40 - regular price includes attendance to screening and Q&A
$250 - Friend Level Donation: ticket includes attendance to screening and Q&A as well as a $210 donation to The Teacher Salary Project, the nonprofit that created American Teacher and recognition in the final credits of the film at the ‘Friend’ level.
$1,000 - Enthusiast Level Donation: ticket includes attendance for three at the screening and Q&A as well as a $880 donation to The Teacher Salary Project, the nonprofit that created American Teacher and recognition in the final credits of the film at the “Enthusiast” level.
American Teacher is part of The Teacher Salary Project, a nonprofit which produced a feature-length documentary film, interactive online resource, and national outreach campaign that delves into the our education system as seen through the eyes and experiences of our nation's teachers. This film is based on the New York Times bestselling book Teachers Have It Easy:The Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America’s Teachers by journalist and teacher Daniel Moulthrop, co-founder of the 826 National writing programs Nínive Calegari, and writer Dave Eggers. The Teacher Salary Project is produced by Eggers and Calegari, and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth.
