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Facing Forward


"If you think you've seen everything you need to know about the crisis in urban education after watching 'Waiting for Superman', think again."
- Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Facing Forward


"If you think you've seen everything you need to know about the crisis in urban education after watching 'Waiting for Superman', think again."
- Cleveland Plain Dealer



The Story


Charismatic but troubled Tyree fights the odds of academic failure at a strict new inner city school. As teachers struggle to help this 7th grader succeed, life outside the classroom door soon puts everyone to the test.

Facing Forward premiered at the Cleveland Film Festival where it was a runner-up for the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Award. It was also a winner of the prestigious Crystal Heart Award. In 2014, Paglin collaborated with PBS Ideastream to create an updated version featuring Tyree four years later. Facing Forward continues to screen nationally on PBS as part of its American Graduate series.

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Past Screenings


Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

Chagrin Falls, OH
October, 2014

Chautauqua Cinema

Chautauqua, NY
August 9, 2012

American Documentary Film Festival

Palm Springs, CA
April, 2012

United Nations Association Film Festival

Palo Alto, CA
October 26, 2011

Heartland Film Festival

Indianapolis, IN
October 13-23, 2011

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, OH
July 29, 2011

Cleveland International Film Festival

Cleveland, OH
March 28 – April 3, 2011