The Rule
“Want to Inner City Schools to Finally Succeed?”
Synopsis
See how the Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey, in the heart of one of America's most dangerous cities, are able to achieve amazing success with the most vulnerable population: inner city African American and Latino teenage males. While Newark, NJ, with a high poverty rate of 32%, has an abysmal high school graduation rate, St. Benedict's Prep has a near 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE rate. The film details how their "recipe for success" follows the 6th century Rule of Saint Benedict and how this rule can serve as a model for whole cities nationwide.
Release History & Theatrical Window
29/04/2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno
- Original Title
- The Rule
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 29/04/2014
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bongiorno Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno
Department Leadership Roster
Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Rule about?
See how the Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey, in the heart of one of America's most dangerous cities, are able to achieve amazing success with the most vulnerable population: inner city African American and Latino teenage males. While Newark, NJ, with a high poverty rate of 32%, has an abysmal high school graduation rate, St. Benedict's Prep has a near 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE rate. The film details how their "recipe for success" follows the 6th century Rule of Saint Benedict and how this rule can serve as a model for whole cities nationwide.
Who directed The Rule?
The Rule was directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno.
Who stars in The Rule?
The principal cast of The Rule includes Not specified.
When was The Rule released and how long is it?
The Rule was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.