Educating Peter (1992)

Name: Educating Peter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Peter Gwazdauskas, Judy Gwazdauskas, Frank Gwazdauskas

Educating Peter (1992), directed by Gerardine Wurzburg, starring Peter Gwazdauskas and Judy Gwazdauskas.

01/01/1992 BR Documentary 30m

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A young boy with down syndrome attends his first year in a "regular" classroom. This documentary traces that year and the changes that take place for Peter, his teacher, and the other students. Oscar-winning documentary short from 1992.

Gary Keith GriffinCinematography
Gerardine WurzburgDirector, Producer
Thomas C. GoodwinDirector, Producer
Grady WattsEditing

About the film

Educating Peter is a 1992 American short documentary film directed by Gerardine Wurzburg about Peter Gwazdauskas, a special needs student with Down syndrome, and his inclusion in a standard third grade classroom in Blacksburg, Virginia. It won an Oscar at the 65th Academy Awards in 1993 for Documentary Short Subject.

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Overview

Peter Gwazdauskas, a third-grade boy with Down syndrome, is attending a traditional school with typically developing students for the first time. Previously, he was enrolled in a school exclusively for students with disabilities. His transition is based on federal law, which requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside their peers in traditional schools.

At first, Peter struggles. During the first half of the school year, he displays challenging behaviors such as making loud noises, rolling on the floor, and occasionally acting aggressively toward classmates. However, by January, his behavior begins to improve significantly. By the end of the school year, he is doing well.

Recognizing his progress, the school awards Peter an "Exceptional Student" award on the last day of school, celebrating his achievements along with his classmates.

Cast

Judy Gwazdauskas as Herself (Peter's Mother)

Frank Gwazdauskas as Himself (Peter's Father)

Peter Gwazdauskas as Himself

Mrs. Martha Ann Stallings (Peter's Teacher) and her class.

Mrs. Colley (Special Education Teacher)

Sequel

Graduating Peter was released in 2001. The sequel follows Peter in middle school, high school, and his high school graduation.

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External links

Educating Peter at IMDb

Educating Peter at Direct Cinema Limited

Text from Educating Peter on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educating_Peter

Trivia

It premiered on January 1, 1992, a Wednesday.
It won 1 award(s) and received 1 nomination(s) on record at Wikidata — Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) among them.
This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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StudiosHBO
CountriesUnited States
StatusReleased

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) 1993

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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) 1993

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Crew

Gary Keith Griffin Cinematography
Gerardine Wurzburg Director
Thomas C. Goodwin Director
Grady Watts Editing
Ilana Bittner Editing
Gerardine Wurzburg Producer
Sheila Nevins Producer
Thomas C. Goodwin Producer

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What is Educating Peter about?

Educating Peter: A young boy with down syndrome attends his first year in a "regular" classroom. This documentary traces that year and the changes that take place for Peter, his teacher, and the other students. Oscar-winning documentary short from 1992.

Who directed Educating Peter?

Educating Peter was directed by Gerardine Wurzburg and Thomas C. Goodwin in 1992.

Who stars in Educating Peter?

The cast of Educating Peter includes Peter Gwazdauskas, Judy Gwazdauskas and Frank Gwazdauskas.

How long is Educating Peter?

Educating Peter runs for 30 minutes, or 0h30.

What awards did Educating Peter win?

Educating Peter has 1 recorded awards, among them Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).