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Fri Oct 30 - Thu Nov 5

Heart of Stone

A film by Beth Toni Kruvant, Rated: NR, 84 mins


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Date and Time
Roxie Theater
3117 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
district: Mission

Fri Oct 30 (7, 8:45pm)
Sat Oct 31 (3, 5, 7, 8:45pm)
Sun Nov 1 (3, 5, 7, 8:45pm)
Mon Nov 2 (7, 8:45pm)
Tue Nov 3 (7, 8:45pm)

Description
Before 1960 Weequahic High School (WHS) was known as one of the top schools in America. By 2000 it was one of the most violent schools in the 12th most dangerous city in the country. Heart of Stone is the true story of WHS’ quest to return to its former glory.

When Ron Stone took over as principal in 2001, gangs ruled the school. Crime and shootings were commonplace and during his first month on the job he watched students engage in a mass brawl in every hallway.

Stone knew his work was cut out for him and devised an unconventional plan to realize his vision of turning the school around. He started by working with the gangs and establishing the school as a “non-violence” zone. He then partnered with the committed alumni association -- comprised of mostly older Jewish and younger African American alums -- to raise funds for programs and college scholarships that helped transform the gang culture of the school to one of discipline and performance.