releasing virtually at
The Maysles Documentary Center on September 17
The Laemmle In Los Angeles on October 2nd
and theaters Nationally
“..educators like Santana are indispensable”
- The Berkshire Eagle
- The Berkshire Eagle
"an emotional journey that hits uncomfortable truths"
- Film Legacy
- Film Legacy
"definitely worth a look ... if you care about the education of children"
- Unseen Films
- Unseen Films
"an inspirational and heartwarming film ... wonderful"
- Weekend Warrior
- Weekend Warrior
"a touching portrait of a local hero"
- Arthur Miller, I-D Magazine
- Arthur Miller, I-D Magazine
"an inspiration for educators of the next generation"
- Film Threat
- Film Threat
"My Name Is Pedro is a profound movie of how one person actualizes learning"
- Selig Film News
- Selig Film News
"qualifies as an important cinematic document with plenty of live-wire urgency"
- Denerstein Unleashed
- Denerstein Unleashed
"an essential reminder of the difference a great educator can make - inspirational"
- Fume Of Sighs
- Fume Of Sighs
"the documentary feels particularly inspiring during these turbulent times. It’s a reminder of just how much of a difference a good educator can make in the life of a young person or a school"
- Art For Progress
- Art For Progress
"My Name Is Pedro asks us to first value both our children and the public education system we have, and then go about improving the system and bettering our kids"
- Stage and Screen
- Stage and Screen
"a fascinating, extraordinary man"
- Stage and Cinema
- Stage and Cinema
Thank you to NYWIFT for being our Fiscal Sponsor!
