Title: A touch of greatness
Authors: Sullivan, Leslie.; Gund, Catherine.; Downey, Robert, 1936-2021; O'Horgan, Tom; Colish, Bernadine.; Aubin Pictures; First-Run Features (Firm)
Publisher: Aubin Pictures : Distributed by First Run Features,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Cullum, Albert.; Drama in education.; Poetry Study and teaching (Elementary) United States.; Literature Study and teaching (Elementary) United States; Drama Study and teaching (Elementary) United States.; Education Philosophy; Elementary school teachers New York (State) New York Case studies.
Abstract: A Touch of Greatness is a feature-length documentary film focusing on the extraordinary work of Albert Cullum, an elementary school teacher for over twenty years and a pioneer in American education. Championing an unorthodox educational philosophy, Cullum regularly taught his elementary school children literary masterpieces, most notably the works of Shakespeare, Sophocles and Shaw. Combining interviews with Cullum and his former students with stunning archival footage filmed by director Robert Downey, Sr., the film documents the extraordinary work of this maverick public school teacher who embraced creativity, motivation and self-esteem in the classroom through the use of poetry, drama and imaginative play.