Whatever It Takes on PBS

Whatever It Takes by first time director Christopher Wong was on the festival circuit last year. If you didn’t catch it, you have an opportunity starting today to watch it on PBS. Here’s a synopsis of the film:

WHATEVER IT TAKES chronicles the struggles and triumphs of the very first year of the Bronx Center for Science & Mathematics, an innovative public high school set in NYC’s South Bronx. This deeply emotional, character-driven documentary focuses on Edward Tom, the school’s dynamic rookie principal, and Sharifea Baskerville, a talented but troubled ninth-grade girl.

The personal stories of this school’s students and staff call to mind larger themes of school reform and the need for educators, parents, and policymakers to prioritize the transformation of the public school system so that all children can receive a quality education.

Grittily realistic, yet ultimately triumphant, WHATEVER IT TAKES paints a compelling picture of cutting-edge ideas and dedicated individuals, united in their vision to restore hope to a broken community.

We highly recommend this documentary. It’s very inspirational.

Whatever It Takes Trailer