A documentary film by mel stuart teacher rafe esquith has a point of view a very strong one about educating children of immigrants. Sep 06, 2005 in mel stuarts fine and passionate documentary the hobart shakespeareans, which has its premiere tonight on the pbs series p. Rafe esquith is a fifth grade teacher at hobart elementary school, and he is quite quickly becoming a prominent figure in the world of childrens education. The hobart shakespeareans is a riveting, lifechanging documentary on rafe esquith, 1992 american teacher of the year and also national medal of arts recipient plus many other teaching awards, including oprahs use your life award, who teaches fifthgrade in a dangerous, poor, druginfested 100% latinoasian neighborhood in l. That is the astonishing story told by the new documentary the hobart shakespeareans, which discovers how one mans uncommon commitment and resourcefulness have opened up worlds of opportunity for his disadvantaged students and perhaps have demonstrated a way forward for americas beleaguered public education system. Apr 03, 2014 my only fault with this documentary is that i wish the entire production of hamlet by the hobart shakespeareans had been shown as an option on the special features of this dvd.
The hobart shakespeareans is a 57minute pbs documentary of rafe esquiths teach like your hairs on fire. This documentary from a great elementary school teacher, getting shakespeare across to these young kids is super powerful. Mar 26, 2014 teacher rafe esquith has a point of view, a very strong one, about educating children of immigrants. I would have really liked to have seen the entire play that the kids worked so hard on. After watching it, i immediately needed to tell all my friends and all the readers of this column to see it at once. My only fault with this documentary is that i wish the entire production of hamlet by the hobart shakespeareans had been shown as an option on the special features of this dvd. They read passionately, far above their grade level. A feature documentary about aboriginal boy dujuan growing up in alice. That is the astonishing story told by the new documentary the hobart shakespeareans, which discovers how one mans uncommon commitment and resourcefulness have opened up worlds of opportunity for his disadvantaged studentsand perhaps have demonstrated a way forward for americas beleaguered public education system.
Despite big name, shakespeare school still feels cuts 89. I was excited to find out that there was also a documentary out on him and his teaching methods and determination entitled the hobart shakespeareans. Presenting the hobart shakespeareans, from hobart elementary school. From stratforduponavon to london, the students spent 14 thrilling days at henley street, abbey road, world class museums and historic palaces. The hobart shakespeareans was originally a documentary on the pbs pov program. Mel stuarts documentary the hobart shakespeareans shows how one talented teacher is changing the lives of his atrisk students by exposing them to. Rafe esquith hobart elementary hobart shakespeareans 980 south hobart blvd. The hobart shakespeareans 2005 the story of how one talented teacher is changing the lives of his atrisk students by exposing them to great literature and mathematics. Mixing shakespeare, mark twain and math, and touring his young charges around washington, d. In july 2, 2008, the hobart shakespeareans performed for a fabulous group of educators in jamestown, new york. Esquith has authored several books about teaching, and a documentary film has been made about his annual class shakespeare productions and the students who participate, known as the hobart shakespeareans.
The hobart shakespeareans of hobart boulevard elementary school is a 2005 documentary. Film description the hobart shakespeareans pov pbs. The hobart shakespeareans dont play virtual baseball. In mel stuarts fine and passionate documentary the hobart shakespeareans, which has its premiere tonight on the pbs series p. Imagine them performing well enough to elicit praise from such accomplished shakespearean actors as ian. Rafe esquith, 1992 american teacher of the year and national. The hobart shakespeareans ended a decade and began a new one in the united kingdom.
Nov 11, 20 rafe esquiths fifth grade class, the hobart shakespeareans, perform the tempest. Singer cady groves dead at age 30, her family requests fans refrain. His fourth book is due out this summer, hes been featured in a pbs documentary and his fanbase includes oprah winfrey. Esquith has authored books about teaching and his annual class shakespeare productions were featured in the 2005 documentary the hobart shakespeareans his teaching honors include the 1992 teacher of the year, for the walt. Watch thousands of fulllength movies and tv shows for free with limited ads. The plays the thing i began teaching at hobart elementary school in 1985. A case study in exceptional teaching enhanced dvd the hobart shakespeareans. The hobart shakespeareans travel to england for a trip of a lifetime. Rafe esquith and the hobart shakespeareans official website.
Many of his students, who were all from a community of poor and immigrant families, started class very early, left late, and typically achieved high scores in standardized tests. Through shakespeare, lessons of life and devotion the. And when these children stay late after school and come in on saturdays to study shakespeare, they dont take a test on hamlet. The students are nine and tenyearold korean and mexican immigrant children. Delve deeper into the hobart shakespeareans a film by mel stuart this multi media resource list, compiled by mary cella of the st charles public library in partnership with the american library association, provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by the upcoming p. I only recently happened upon a 2005 television documentary entitled the hobart shakespeareans. Imagine them performing well enough to elicit praise from such accomplished shakespearean actors as ian mckellen and michael york, and. Watch the hobart shakespeareans full movie in hd visit movie 295149 rafe esquith, 1992 american teacher of the year and national. In may 2007, the hobart shakespeareans performed in front of almost 10,000 teachers in atlanta niagara falls and jamestown, ny performance. Rafe esquith with hobart elementary school students. In july 2018, the hobart shakespeareans performed henry v for an ecstatic audience at the oregon shakespeare festival. What makes hobart special is a classroom in the school for fifth graders, known as room 56. Hobart shakespeareans fox special carlos media youtube.
A case study in exceptional teaching is a powerful reminder of the benefits of hard work in education and can serve as a fun and illuminative documentary for. It looks like the bizarre accusations of abuse have been forgotten, and now theyre moving on a request to see 15 years of financial records for the shakespearean group, said ben. Through shakespeare, lessons of life and devotion the new. The hobart shakespeareans 2005 09062005 us documentary 52m user score. Rafe esquiths shakespeareans respond to misconduct allegations. The hobart shakespeareans trailer pov 2005 pbs youtube. Yet this takes place in room 56, a private facility that the kids call their safe haven. Working together with staff, parents, and our community, they are determined to establish a level playing field to give each child the equal opportunity promised in the constitution. Rafe esquiths fifth grade class, the hobart shakespeareans, perform the tempest. Feb 01, 2006 the hobart shakespeareans is a 57minute pbs documentary of rafe esquiths teach like your hairs on fire. Filmmaker interview the hobart shakespeareans pov pbs. Students from rafe esquiths hobart shakespeareans perform in this years. The hobart shakespeareans discovers how one teachers uncommon commitment and resourcefulness have opened up worlds of opportunity for his disadvantaged students and perhaps have. The hobart shakespeareans 2005 full movie download full hd.
Jun 23, 2015 wellknown hobart elementary school teacher rafe esquith speaks at a kpcc crawford family forum event in 20. Eg4 rafe esquith and the hobart shakespeareans 1094 youtube. Wellknown hobart elementary school teacher rafe esquith speaks at a kpcc crawford family forum event in 20. Imagine the sight and sound of american nine and elevenyearold children performing shakespeares hamlet or henry v and understanding every word they recite. Fox news special hobart shakespeareans carlos media reporter. Rafe esquith, 1992 american teacher of the year and national medal of arts. Film responses to waiting for superman and the hobart shakespearians waiting for superman and the hobart shakespearians, tow great eyeopening documentaries of the american public school system and the struggles in the lives of the students and their families. How rafe esquiths 5th graders became the world famous hobart. This film not only captures the performances, but is. The kids begin their day early long before the official start of the school day and attend on a yearround schedule. The pinnacle of student achievement each year is the performance of a play by william. Even the greenest of teachers could see that most of the students there were far below grade level, and the common factor in the rate of failure was poor language skills. He is the only school teacher to receive the united states national medal of arts 2003.
The hobart shakespeareans, led by rafe esquith, is a public school classroom designed to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged children. A case study in exceptional teaching is a powerful reminder of the benefits of hard work in education and can serve as a fun and illuminative documentary for struggling teachers. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the hobart shakespeareans near you. Rafe esquith, their fifth grade teacher, introduces them. A 1981 graduate of ucla, esquith has taught fifth grade at hobart boulevard elementary in l. Kpcc students from rafe esquiths hobart shakespeareans perform in this years. Teacher rafe esquith has a point of view, a very strong one, about educating children of immigrants.
Film responses to waiting for superman and the hobart shakespearians 1099 words 5 pages. The hobart shakespeareans discovers how one teachers uncommon commitment. Mel stuarts documentary the hobart shakespeareans shows how one talented teacher is changing the lives of his atrisk students by exposing them to great literature and mathematics. This film not only captures the performances, but is filled with fascinating i. Lausd probe into hobart teachers removal expected to. How would you describe the hobart shakespeareans mel stuart. Esquith probe now centers on nonprofit hobart shakespeareans. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The hobart shakespeareans trailer pov 2005 youtube. Rent the hobart shakespeareans 2004 on dvd and bluray.