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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critics

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  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    May 26, 2011
    88
    I have never seen elementary schoolers more passionate about education than the ones I met at a school in rural Kenya, not far from the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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  1. Rafiki
    10
    It was so refreshing to see this movie! It kept me wondering what would happen next and I so enjoyed the true story that was told! I am only sad that the film marketing has been so poor and also so disgusted with the big critic reviews who gave mixed reviews! It was so nice to see a movie without the Hollywood trappings for glitz and shock that cheapens so much of what is out there! I would love more movies that challenge you to care more and make a difference in this world!!!… Full Review »
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