Tackling America's illiteracy problem
Synopsis
93% of Detroit's teens struggle with reading, reflecting a broader national crisis where nearly 1 in 5 adults cannot read.
Synopsis
In Detroit, 93% of teenagers struggle with reading. Reynard Robinson, a 13-year-old with a reading age of nine, faces a critical exam that could change his future. Jerry Nelson, a 56-year-old recovering alcoholic, seeks to improve his literacy skills to read to his granddaughter. The film follows their stories alongside the efforts of boxing coach Callie Sweeney, who combines reading lessons with boxing to engage local youth. The documentary addresses the widespread illiteracy crisis affecting nearly 1 in 5 adults in America.
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Why Watch
- Meet Reynard, a 13-year-old with a reading age of nine.
- Find out how boxing helps kids improve their reading skills.
- See Jerry read a story with his granddaughter for the first time.
Did You Know
- Nearly 1 in 5 adults in America can't read.
- In Detroit, 93% of teens are behind in reading.
- Two-thirds of high school students in Detroit struggle with basic reading.
- Jerry Nelson, age 56, began reading lessons after hitting rock bottom.
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What percentage of Detroit's teens are behind in reading?
93% of the city's teens are behind with their reading.
What is the reading age of Reynard Robinson?
Reynard Robinson is 13 years old but has the reading age of a nine-year-old.
What is the motto of the boxing gym in Detroit?
The motto of the gym is 'books before boxing'.
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