Three adult students in Indianapolis work to earn their high school diplomas while facing low wages and challenging job conditions.
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Three adult students in Indianapolis work to earn their high school diplomas while facing low wages and challenging job conditions.
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Synopsis
At an adult education center in Indianapolis, three students strive to earn their high school diplomas. They face challenges such as low-wage jobs and tough working conditions. Pamela Ryan, Adam Rubenstein, and Thomas Niles share their experiences with the barriers they encounter, including legal obstacles and social inequalities. The film documents their efforts to improve their education and economic prospects in a city with one of the nation's lowest graduation rates.
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Why Watch
- Meet adult students fighting for their diplomas in Indianapolis.
- Find out about systemic barriers to education and economic mobility.
- See the impact of low-wage jobs on educational attainment.
Did You Know
- Indianapolis has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the U.S.
- The film features three adult students from impoverished neighborhoods.
- The documentary runs for 85 minutes and was released in 2016.
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What city does the documentary 'Night School' take place in?
The documentary takes place in Indianapolis.
What is one of the main challenges faced by the adult students in 'Night School'?
The adult students manage unjust minimum wage jobs and difficult working conditions.
Who directed the documentary 'Night School'?
The documentary was directed by Andrew Cohn.
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