LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE

Nominated for an Emmy and a Peabody Award — A thriving elementary school in Chicago's fastest growing neighborhood is a beacon for Black children, until gentrification threatens its closure. When a proposal is initiated to close the National Teachers Academy and transform it into a high school benefiting the community's wealthier residents, parents, students and educators fight for the elementary school's survival.

Clients:
PBS, POV

Director:
Kevin Shaw

Editor:
Kevin Shaw

Producers:
Kevin Shaw, Rachel Dickson

Cinematography:
Kevin Shaw

Music:
Kahil El'Zabar