A Passage from Burnt Islands
Synopsis
In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Handel
- Original Title
- A Passage from Burnt Islands
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Handel
Sally Bochner, Alan Handel
Department Leadership Roster
Sally Bochner
Producer
Alan Handel
Producer
Alan Handel
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What is A Passage from Burnt Islands about?
In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.
Who directed A Passage from Burnt Islands?
A Passage from Burnt Islands was directed by Alan Handel.
Who stars in A Passage from Burnt Islands?
The principal cast of A Passage from Burnt Islands includes Gordon Pinsent.
When was A Passage from Burnt Islands released and how long is it?
A Passage from Burnt Islands was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 48m.