American Promise
“Success is Our Only Option”
6.7/ 10IMDb7.16
20132h 15m
Overview
In 1999, filmmakers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson turned the camera on themselves and began filming their five-year-old son, Idris, and his best friend, Seun, as they started kindergarten at the prestigious Dalton School just as the private institution was committing to diversify its student body. Their cameras continued to follow both families for another 12 years as the paths of the two boys diverged—one continued private school while the other pursued a very different route through the public education system.
Top-billed cast
- IIdris Brewster
- AAnthony Summers
- JJoe Brewster
- MMichèle Stephenson
- SStacey O. Summers
- OOluwaseun Summers
Crew
- Directors
- Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster
- Producers
- Simon Kilmurry, Michèle Stephenson, Cynthia Lopez, Joe Brewster
- Production
- American Documentary, POV, Impact Partners, ITVS, Rada Studio
Frequently asked questions
What is American Promise rated?
American Promise has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 votes.
Who directed American Promise?
American Promise was directed by Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster.
When was American Promise released?
American Promise was released in 2013.
