If you build it [DVD video]

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Title:

Added Author:

Creadon, Patrick, 1967- film director.

Pilloton, Emily, commentator.

Miller, Matthew (Architect), commentator.

Publication Date:

2015

Publication Information:

[New York, New York] : Docurama, [2015]

[New York, New York] : Distributed in the U.S. by Cinedigm, [2015]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Follows designer-activist Emily Pilloton and Matthew Miller to rural Bertie County, the poorest in North Carolina, where they work with local high school students to help transform both their community and their lives. Living on credit and grant money and fighting a change-resistant school board, Pilloton and Miller lead their students through a year-long, full-scale design and build project that does much more than just teach basic construction skills.

General Note:

Documentary.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

"Shop class. Redefined"--Container.

Performers:

Commentators, Emily Pilloton, Matt Miller, Erick Bowen, Kerron Hayes, Rodecoe Dunlow, Anthony Johnson, Stevie Mizelle, Cameron Perry.

Contents:

Extra features: Trailer -- Deleted scenes.

Technical Details:

DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Personal Subject:

Pilloton, Emily.