By Robert WirsingThe United Federation of Teachers hosted a special screening, in English and Spanish, of the acclaimed documentary, ‘Backpack Full of Cash’ on Tuesday, June 11 at the UFT Bronx Learning Center. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon, the documentary serves as a powerful tool to inform parents, teachers and community members about the reality of market-based education ‘reform,’ and its impact on American public schools and the 50 million students who rely on them.
‘Backpack Full of Cash’ star Olivia Ponce (2nd from r) attended the screening with (l-r) her daughter Olivia Vasquez, the movie’s producer/director Sarah Mondale and producer Vera Arnow and UFT Community & Parent liaison Nicholas Cruz.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico
