Title: Beyond the bricks
Authors: Koen, Derek.; Washington, Ouida.; Washington Koen Media Productions Inc.
Publisher: Washington Koen Media Productions Inc.,
Year: 2010
Subjects: African Americans Education New Jersey Newark.; African Americans New Jersey Newark.; Education New Jersey Newark.; Public schools New Jersey Newark.; Newark (N.J.) Social conditions.
Abstract: Follows African American students Shaquiel Ingram and Erick Graham as they struggle to stay on track in the Newark, NJ public school system. Weaved into the boys stories is commentary from some of the countries foremost scholars and experts focused on African-American boys and their education including Newark Mayor Cory Booker, the Reverend Al Sharpton, and Schott Foundation President Dr. John Jackson, among others. Through these two students personal stories, the film looks critically at the circumstances that are plaguing African-American communities overall, and offers up examples of people who are successfully combating these challenges.