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2.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20231h 19mUnited States of America

The Right to Read

“The greatest civil rights issue of our time.”

Synopsis

The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.

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The Right to Read 2023 Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jenny Mackenzie
Original Title
The Right to Read
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 19m
Production Studios
LeVar Burton Entertainment, Artemis Rising, Pure Edge

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jenny Mackenzie

Director of Photography

Danny Schmidt

Film Editing

Chelsi Bullard

Producers

Scott Anderson, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Regina K. Scully, Jesselie Anderson, Katy Drake Bettner

Department Leadership Roster

Chelsi Bullard

Editor

Jenny Mackenzie

Jenny Mackenzie

Producer

Danny Schmidt

Director of Photography

Jenny Mackenzie

Jenny Mackenzie

Director

Kareem Jabbar Weaver

Producer

Sabi Habib-Lowder

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What is The Right to Read about?

The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.

Who directed The Right to Read?

The Right to Read was directed by Jenny Mackenzie.

Who stars in The Right to Read?

The principal cast of The Right to Read includes Not specified.

When was The Right to Read released and how long is it?

The Right to Read was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.