La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America

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La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America is a powerful documentary that chronicles the journey of five at risk high school students in Southern California. The film offers an intimate look into their lives as they confront significant obstacles including family trauma, homelessness, and pervasive gang violence. Their shared goal is simple yet profound: to graduate. The narrative challenges viewers to reconsider the American education system from the ground up.

Documentary

Directed by

Rand Courtney

Starring

Danny Trejo, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Craig Beswick, Sonya Ramsey, Dr. Adolph Brown