The Right to Read
June 19, 2024
The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.
The Right to Read follows Oakland NAACP activist, Kareem Weaver, who believes literacy is our most important civil right. With a focus on Black and brown children, Kareem demands Oakland schools bring in science-based reading instruction. First-grade teacher Sabrina Causey becomes one of his most critical allies.
- Director: Jenny Mackenzie
- Country: USA
- Year: 2023
- Running Time: 79 min.
- Producer: Levar Burton
- Cinematographers: Danny Schmidt
- Editors: Chelsi Bullard