The Revisionaries

World Documentary Competition

World Premiere

USA | 83 MINUTES | English |

THE REVISIONARIES

Documentary
Once every decade, the 15 members of the Texas Board of Education meet in Austin to revise the state's textbook standards. Led by Don McLeroy, a Young Earth Creationist, Evangelical Christian, and beloved local dentist, the panel will debate and implement controversial new standards related to science, evolution, social studies, and American history that will ultimately go into effect in textbooks adopted by schools across the nation. Challenged by outspoken activist Kathy Miller, as well as Thomas Ratliff, a moderate conservative out to unseat him, McLeroy faces an uphill battle, with the fate of American education itself hanging in the balance.

First-time director Scott Thurman has captured a fascinating front-line snapshot of America's "culture wars," shining a deserved spotlight on this divisive and far-reaching process that puts sweeping power in the hands of a controversial few. Sure to be a conversation starter, The Revisionaries is a galvanizing peek behind the curtain at the politicization of education, and a microcosm of our politically and ideologically divided nation this election year.

CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Scott Thurman and Scott Thurman

Scott Thurman worked as a news photographer for four years and has produced three short films, including Smokey, which screened at AFI Dallas and the Los Angeles Film Festival. Scott originally conceived of a documentary film about the Texas Board of Education for his thesis at the University of North Texas.
Screenwriter
Jawad Metni, Scott Thurman
Co-Producer
Chandra C.Silver, Daniel J. Chalfen
Editor
Jawad Metni
Composer
Mark Orton
Director
Scott Thurman
Consulting Editor
Michael LaHaie
Director of Photography
Zac Sprague, Scott Thurman
Executive Producer
Jim Butterworth, Vijay Dewan
Producer
Pierson Silver, Orlando Wood, Scott Thurman

CONTACTS

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Daniel Chalfen
Naked Edge Films
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Print Source
Pierson Silver
Phone: 917 279 9023
pierson@silverliningfilmgroup.com
Submitter
Chandra Silver
174 Clermont Avenue, Apartment 5A Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: 718 797 4244
chandra@silverliningfilmgroup.com
Sales Agent
Daniel Chalfin
Naked Edge Films
daniel@djcfilms.com