Four years, 11 students, countless challenges and one big, bold goal are at the center of ‘Eleven Paths,’ a new film set in South King County that will premiere at the Highline Performing Arts Center this Tuesday, Sept 19.
Reserve your free ticket for the premiere of this documentary that follows 11 Highline Public Schools students through four years of high School.
In 2013, Highline set a bold goal for graduation: at least 19 out of 20 students entering grade nine that year would graduate prepared to choose their future. To track this goal, Highline partnered with award-winning filmmaker Rick Stevenson to document the lives of a diverse group of students from across the district.
This 23-minute film gives you an intimate view into the challenges and triumphs of these 11 students as they navigate high school. Join Highline Public Schools on September 19 for a special screening and hear their compelling stories.
Here’s a trailer:
Eleven Paths Trailer from Highline Public Schools on Vimeo.
Eleven Paths Documentary Premiere
Tuesday, September 19
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Highline Performing Arts Center
401 S 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98148
Following the viewing, Superintendent Susan Enfield will moderate a panel discussion with filmmaker Rick Stevenson and students featured in the film.
Get your ticket and reserve your seat online. Tickets are free.
“Eleven Paths” is a co-production of Highline Public Schools and The School of Life Project.
About Rick Stevenson
Rick Stevenson has produced, written and/or directed twelve feature films and hundreds of hours of television. He has worked with Robert Redford, Hugh Grant, Christopher Plummer, Keifer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Connelly, Mark Harmon and many others. He has created, hosted, directed, written and produced two television series, LISTEN and Official Best of Fest Presents The Best Films You’ve Never Seen. He is founder of The School of Life Project, which is now in nine countries and features over 300 kids. He also co-founded thefilmschool with Tom Skerritt and Stewart Stern, and is director of The Prodigy Camp for the 20 most talented young filmmakers in the world. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University, a master’s degree from The London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree from Whitman.
About Highline Public Schools
Highline Public Schools serves over 19,600 students grades K-12 in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Boulevard Park, and White Center in Washington State.
The district has 32 schools, employs over 2,000 staff members, and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities from early childhood to college preparation.
Highline is committed to equity in education, high expectations for all, and partnering with families and the community to ensure that all children achieve their potential.
