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202295 minPGdocumentary

Beyond the Dream

202295 minPGdocumentary

Two teachers empower El Paso students to achieve their college ambitions.

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Two teachers empower El Paso students to achieve their college ambitions.

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Chris Hannadirector

Chris Hannawriter

Nina Joyce Hedbergwriter

Daniel Valdezcast

Luis Martinez

Luis Martinezcast

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Two aspiring teachers create a college readiness program to help students in El Paso, TX achieve their college dreams.

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