Synopsis
Four Filipina teachers leave their families to work in Baltimore, hoping to use their higher salaries to improve their lives back home in the Philippines.
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Synopsis
Four Filipina teachers leave their homes to work in Baltimore, Maryland. They aim to earn higher salaries that could improve their families' lives back in the Philippines. The Learning details their struggles and adjustments as they navigate the American education system. This documentary reflects a century of educational ties between the United States and the Philippines, where American teachers once established public schools.
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Why Watch
- Meet four Filipina teachers making a difference in Baltimore.
- Find out how teaching abroad impacts families in the Philippines.
- See the reversal of American and Filipino educational roles.
Did You Know
- One hundred years ago, American teachers set up the public school system in the Philippines.
- The film features four Filipina women who teach in Baltimore.
- The documentary runs for 84 minutes.
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What year was The Learning released?
The Learning was released in 2011.
How long is the documentary The Learning?
The Learning has a duration of 84 minutes.
What is the main focus of The Learning?
The Learning focuses on four Filipina women who leave their families to teach in Baltimore, aiming to improve their families' lives in the Philippines.
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