Uncommon Americans
Brief Synopsis
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First in a series of specials inspired by the Advertising Council's campaign to improve the lives of American children. The special profiles the real stories of ordinary people doing extradordinary things, altering their own lives for the good of children. Profiled are: Nane Alejandrez, a former dru
Cast & Crew
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Bill Bradley
Host ("Biography")
Nane Alejandrez
Interviewee
Dave Ellison
Interviewee
Sharon Darling
Interviewee
Film Details
Also Known As
Biography (08/03/97)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Lucky Duck Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
First in a series of specials inspired by the Advertising Council's campaign to improve the lives of American children. The special profiles the real stories of ordinary people doing extradordinary things, altering their own lives for the good of children. Profiled are: Nane Alejandrez, a former drug addict and gang member who founded Barrios Unidos to unite his Hispanic neighborhood in Santa Cruz, California; Dave Ellison who began a weekly talent show for kids to offer an alternative to drugs, crime and poverty; and Sharon Darling, a former Kentucky elementary school teacher who founded a family literacy program.
Film Details
Also Known As
Biography (08/03/97)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Lucky Duck Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
