A Passage from Burnt Islands

In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.

Release Date

March 1, 1992

Status

Released

Original Title

A Passage from Burnt Islands

Runtime

48min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB