Epiphany in Progress... The Film

The story of Epiphany in Progress

An idealistic group of educators, clergy and community activists decides to start an Episcopal middle school for at-risk kids and from day one its a struggle as well as a joy. The entering classes of fifth and sixth graders are working at two years below grade level. With the help of their committed teachers and a grueling schedule they make real progress, closing the gap in just a year. But the costs are high for everyone students, teachers, and parents. The idealism that keeps everyone going is constantly tested. And the realities of race, class, and money just won’t go away. Shot over the course of the 1998-1999 school year with intimate access at the Epiphany School in Boston, this film captures the schools rocky beginnings along with the foundations of its continued survival and success.

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Photos by Susan Lapides and Kate Cunningham

Making the film | About the film crew | Film credits

Feature version | Epiphany School | Epiphany's first year | Epiphany School now |