Documentary
THE FIRST CLASS
"THE STORY OF CROSSTOWN HIGH"
20231h 39m
Directed by Lee Hirsch
Spoiler-Free
An intimate verité film that follows students and educators at a groundbreaking new high school in Memphis. Their inspiring journey shows what learning can look like—and accomplish—when a city comes together to rethink what high school can be.
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.5
Humor5
Realism8.2
Action5.4
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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