The Pushouts

The Pushouts focuses on the alarming rate of high school dropouts and the critical state of public education through the story of Victor Rios. Rios was a gang member in West Oakland who was headed for a life of incarceration when he met an inspirational teacher. Now a professor at UC Santa Barbara, he and his mentor dedicate their lives to motivating young Mexican and African-American teens to realize their potential.

Production Companies

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Latino Public Broadcasting

California HumanitesThe Reva and David Logan Foundation

JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Chicago Media ProjectThe Berkeley FILM Foundation

Sundance Institute