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American Promise
Summary: This intimate documentary follows the 12-year journey of two African-American families pursuing the promise of opportunity through the education of their sons.
Runtime: 2 h 15 min
MPAA: TV-PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 146,702
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