Precious Knowledge (2012): Cast & Plot
Precious Knowledge is a 2012 documentary directed by Ari Luis Palos, starring Curtis Acosta and Jose Gonzalez. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Ari Luis Palos
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dos Vatos Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Precious Knowledge About?
The premise of Precious Knowledge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of high school seniors in Tucson, Arizona, participate in the school’s Ethnic Studies program, becoming both academic achievers and community leaders. However, their involvement is threatened as state lawmakers try to shut down the program down. The film explores their experiences and the challenges they face as they fight to preserve this vital educational resource.
Precious Knowledge Cast
Curtis Acosta leads the cast, with Jose Gonzalez. Directed by Ari Luis Palos.
- Director Ari Luis Palos
- Curtis Acosta as themselves
- Jose Gonzalez as themselves
Precious Knowledge Plot Summary
What happens in Precious Knowledge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The documentary offers a thoughtful look at the debate surrounding the Mexican-American Studies (MAS), also known as Raza studies, program in Tucson, Arizona, and what it meant for students, teachers, and the wider community. It traces the arc from a 1997 decision by the Tucson Unified School District’s governing board to create a Hispanic Studies Department across all district schools, a move aimed at lowering the Latino dropout rate and elevating student achievement. By 2002, the department was renamed the Mexican American/ Raza studies program, and its impact appeared measurable: the district reported notable gains on standardized tests and a graduation rate among participating students that averaged around 93 percent.
Full summary
The whole story of Precious Knowledge, scene by scene
Precious Knowledge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Precious Knowledge.
How Well Do You Know Precious Knowledge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which year did the Tucson Unified School District unanimously vote to create a Hispanic Studies Department?
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Precious Knowledge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Precious Knowledge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Precious Knowledge?
Precious Knowledge runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Precious Knowledge released?
Precious Knowledge was released on May 17, 2012.
Who directed Precious Knowledge?
Precious Knowledge was directed by Ari Luis Palos.
Who is in the cast of Precious Knowledge?
Precious Knowledge stars Curtis Acosta and Jose Gonzalez.
Does Precious Knowledge have a post-credit scene?
No. Precious Knowledge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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