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DESCRIPTION:"America's embattled public education system provides kindling for numerous 
 negative news stories-school shootings, drugs, gang violence. Accidental 
 Hero: Room 408 provides a powerful exception to those stereotypes. 
 Following an East Bay public high school teacher and his class, the film 
 tells the story of Tommie Lindsey, an extraordinary man who is changing 
 lives by introducing his students to a little known academic sport called 
 "forensics." \n\nACCIDENTAL HERO has important messages about the 
 tremendous potential that young people from diverse backgrounds can realize 
 when they are given the support of good teachers and ample educational 
 tools."  (56 minutes) by Terri DeBono and Steve 
 Rosen\n\nhttp://www.pbs.org/accidentalhero/film/\n\nWinner of the Audience 
 Award for Best Documentary, New York International Film & Video Festival.\n 
             \n"Accidental Hero touched me deeply.  Teaching is about 
 staying involved, persevering and understanding that students do need you.  
 I recommend this film to all new teachers and any teachers who are feeling 
 tired.  This film will reaffirm how important their profession is to the 
 students they touch each day."  Darla Dixon, High School Art Teacher, Hot 
 Springs, Arkansas.\n\nWelcome to the world of forensics: students train and 
 compete in oratory, debate, and dramatic interpretation of events. By 
 letting students draw on their cultural backgrounds - sometimes pent up 
 pain or anger - the teacher channels emotions into spellbinding 
 performances in this engrossing documentary. \n6:30 free reception with 
 light refreshments\n7:00 - 8:00 pm film showing\n8:00 - 9:00 pm community 
 discussion\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/12/17/18702965.php
SUMMARY:Diversity Film 'Accidental Hero: Room 408'
LOCATION:Ellen Driscoll Playhouse\n325 Highand Ave.\nPiedmont, CA 
 94611\n\nhttp://www.piedmont.k12.ca.us/facilities
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/12/17/18702965.php
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