Class Act

Fri, May 12
5p
$10

Class Act
Sara Sackner, 2006, 90min
West Coast Premiere

Do you remember your favorite teacher? 20 years after the filmmakers
graduated from Miami Beach High, they went back to find their
favorite teacher, the unforgettable Jay W. Jensen. Class Act is about
a drama teacher who, with a salary of just $2,000 in 1959, secretly
saved millions. He then did an extraordinary thing: he gave it all to
arts education, and continues to delight generations of students.
Class Act is also about the crisis in arts education today, and the
positive impact of nonprofit arts and music programs across the
country. Featuring interviews with some of Jay's devoted former
students, including actor Andy Garcia, film director Brett Ratner,
songwriter Desmond Child, casting director Debra Zane, and more.


Screening as part of the SF Documentary Festival

Venue:

Roxie Cinema
3117 16th at Valencia
SF

Additional Info:

415.820.3907
http://www.sfindie.com