# Waiting for "Superman" (2010)

> A passionate education documentary turns the hopes of five children into an urgent case for reforming America's failing public-school system.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25021

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Davis Guggenheim
- Cast: Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Geoffrey Canada, Celeste Bell
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1566648/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: impassioned, heartbreaking, hopeful, educational discussion, classroom screening

## Synopsis

A powerful examination of the education system through the eyes of hopeful children facing overwhelming odds.

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