Grain of Sand (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2005, Grain of Sand is a documentary film directed by Jill Freidberg, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. For over 20 years, global economic forces have been dismantling public education in Mexico, but always in the constant shadow of popular resistance... Granito de Arena is the story of that resistance – the story of hundreds of thousands of public schoolteachers whose grassroots, non-violent movement took Mexico by surprise, and who have endured brutal repression in their 25-year struggle for social and economic justice in Mexico's public schools. Award-winning Seattle filmmaker, Jill Freidberg, spent two years in southern Mexico documenting the efforts of over 100,000 teachers, parents, and students fighting to defend the country’s public education system from the devastating impacts of economic globalization. Freidberg combines footage of strikes and direct actions with 25 years worth of never-before-seen archival images to deliver a compelling and unsettling story of resistance, repression, commitment, and solidarity.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Grain of Sand sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grain of Sand page.
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- Where can I watch Grain of Sand (2005)?
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- Is Grain of Sand worth watching?
- Grain of Sand holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Grain of Sand released?
- Grain of Sand was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.