Summer Break

Summer Break is a feature-length documentary that immerses viewers in the lives of three young students attending a public school in the inner city of Los Angeles. The film captures a year in their lives, from the first day of school to graduation, revealing their aspirations, challenges, and the educational system they navigate.

Summer Break received positive reviews from critics, who praised its intimate portrayal of the students' lives and its examination of the educational disparities within the American public school system. The documentary was noted for its sensitive and authentic storytelling.

• Praised for its empathetic and fly-on-the-wall observational style.

• Highlights the often-overlooked realities of urban public education.

• Commended for giving a voice to young students facing significant challenges.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Summer Break are not widely available, but critical reception suggests a film that resonates with its authentic and compassionate depiction of student life.

Screened at various film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival.

Director Bao Nguyen spent over three years filming the students to gain their trust and capture their authentic experiences for the documentary.