The August Booklist Online Video Review, published by the American Library Association, featured four recent Video Project releases, including two given the highest "Starred Reviews":
Big Voice
Big Voice chronicles a challenging year in the life of a determined public high school choir director as he pushes his students to achieve a high level of artistry and become “one big voice”, despite the many obstacles they face.
"This thoughtful film shares insights on the power of the arts and the work of a personable, dedicated choir director who teaches five classes daily. In the state competition and impressive final concert, we are treated to top-notch, meaningful, and moving performances."
— Booklist (Starred Review)
The Babushkas of Chernobyl
The Babushkas of Chernobyl journeys into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone several decades after the world’s worst nuclear disaster in April 1986. The tightly regulated 1000 square mile Dead Zone remains one of the most radioactively contaminated places on Earth, complete with military border guards.
"This award-winning documentary captures a land that time forgot and the world has avoided."
— Booklist (Starred Review)
Fly By Light
Fly By Light is an intimate exploration of young people seeking to overcome the violence in their lives and create a new path for their future by connecting to a world outside their neighborhoods.
"Powerful... An inspiring look at challenges facing many inner-city youth. Their experiences in the program are life changing as they discover a sense of personal self-worth; practice constructive approaches to coping; and learn to rely on caring, supportive friendships, even after returning to the city."
— Booklist
Oyler: One School, One Year
Oyler profiles how an innovative "community school" helped fuel a dramatic turnaround in a poverty-stricken neighborhoods, part of a growing national movement to help poor children succeed by transforming schools to meet basic health, social, and nutritional needs.
"This candid video takes viewers on a personalized 184-day tour of school events, including Hockenberry’s efforts to build academic success and one student’s quest to finish high school and attend college. Comments from educators, students, and parents emphasize the role the school plays in the community."
— Booklist
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