Waiting for "Superman"
“The fate of our country won't be decided on a battlefield, it will be determined in a classroom.”
Synopsis
Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waiting for Superman is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jakarta International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 24, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Davis Guggenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Davis Guggenheim, Billy Kimball
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Waiting for "Superman"
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Electric Kinney Films, Walden Media, Participant, Paramount Vantage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Davis Guggenheim
Davis Guggenheim, Billy Kimball
Christophe Beck
Jay Cassidy
Department Leadership Roster
Davis Guggenheim
Director
Davis Guggenheim
Writer
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Billy Kimball
Writer
Jay Cassidy
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for "Superman"
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What is Waiting for "Superman" about?
Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waiting for Superman is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim.
Who directed Waiting for "Superman"?
Waiting for "Superman" was directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Who stars in Waiting for "Superman"?
The principal cast of Waiting for "Superman" includes Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Geoffrey Canada, Celeste Bell.
When was Waiting for "Superman" released and how long is it?
Waiting for "Superman" was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for "Superman"?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for "Superman" was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for "Superman"?
Waiting for "Superman" holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).