A Passage from Burnt Islands
1992•48m•9.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Alan Handel
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Gordon Pinsent
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Alan Handel
Producer
Sally Bochner
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