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The documentary "Waiting for 'Superman'" shines a light on many issues in public education. The filmwas released too much fanfare in late September of 2010. It received a lot of media attention andseemed to get everyone talking about American education and how to fix its problems. NBC'stelevision networks went so far as to dedicate an entire week of programming to the topic ofeducation. Their "Education Week" aired several town hall meetings and debates with leaders ineducation. However, "Education Week" ended and with it so ended the mainstream media's coverageof education reform. I had hoped the DVD release of "Waiting for 'Superman'" this past Februarywould again provide a spark of awareness to the many challenges that face America's publiceducation system and allow a wider audience to view this eye opening film. Regretfully, the DVDrelease without much fanfare, being snubbed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science for abest documentary Oscar nomination didn't help either. I still believe this is an important film and it canhelp make substantive changes to our country's public education system. What follows if my review oftwo of the films main messages; importance of quality teachers and effectiveness of charter schools.