A Passage from Burnt Islands

A Passage from Burnt Islands

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.

Budget: 0 $

Genres:
Documentary

Release Date: 1992-03-01

Duration: 48

Revenue: 0 $

Production Countries:

Canada

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