21 Jan 2008
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Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) tours the Middle East to discuss the war on terror with Arabic people.
Class of Her Own
A teacher in a disadvantaged community rebels against a system that neglects many of its vulnerable students. Gloria Merriex transforms into a trailblazer, using rap, dance and other innovations to enable children to thrive in school—and beyond.
Top Billed Cast
Tamara Tunie Narrator (voice)
Gloria Jean Merriex Self (archive footage)
Don Pemberton Self
Leanetta McNealy Self
Angela Terrell Self
Isiah Blount Self
Ja'Quanta Owens Self
Brittany Daniels Self
Emily Bonner Self
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