
1992
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.
A Passage from Burnt Islands (1992) is a Documentary film that follows 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. A Passage from Burnt Islands is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.