Precious Knowledge (2012)
Overview
Disenfranchised high school seniors become academic warriors and community leaders in Tucson, Arizona's embattled Ethnic Studies classes while state lawmakers attempt to eliminate the program.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.172 |
Directed By
Ari Luis Palos
TOP CAST
Curtis Acosta
Himself
Jose Gonzalez
Himself
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