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The Providence Effect (2009): Ratings & Box Office

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The Providence Effect is a 2009 documentary directed by Rollin Binzer. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $62,500 worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
worldwide gross
$62.5K
Metascore
65
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The Providence Effect (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Rollin Binzer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Providence Effect About?

The premise of The Providence Effect without spoilers.

This documentary explores the remarkable turnaround of Providence St. Mel School, located on Chicago's West Side. Driven by the dedication of principal Paul J. Adams III, the school undergoes a profound transformation, evolving from a struggling institution into a highly regarded college preparatory school. The film highlights the school’s impressive achievement of a 100% college acceptance rate, with students gaining admission to prestigious universities, including top-tier and Ivy League institutions.

The Providence Effect Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • college
  • graduation
  • education
  • chicago illinois
  • african american
  • west side chicago
  • school leadership
  • providence st. mel school
  • providence englewood school
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Crew

The Director of The Providence Effect

Directed by Rollin Binzer.

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Ratings

The Providence Effect Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Providence Effect 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

The Providence Effect Box Office

The Providence Effect grossed $62,500 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$62.5K

US & Canada
$62.5K

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FAQ

The Providence Effect FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Providence Effect, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Providence Effect?

The Providence Effect runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Providence Effect released?

The Providence Effect was released on September 25, 2009.

Who directed The Providence Effect?

The Providence Effect was directed by Rollin Binzer.

More films by Rollin Binzer

How much did The Providence Effect make at the box office?

The Providence Effect grossed $62,500 worldwide.

How is The Providence Effect rated?

The Providence Effect has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.

Does The Providence Effect have a post-credit scene?

No. The Providence Effect has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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