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Movie poster: A Passage from Burnt Islands (1992)
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A Passage from Burnt Islands

1992 · 48 min Documentary

In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.

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Year 1992
Country Canada
Genre Documentary
Director Alan Handel
Runtime 48 min.

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A Passage from Burnt Islands is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1992. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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