Storyline

In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.

Key Information

Director Alan Handel
Studio ONF | NFB
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

A Passage from Burnt Islands was released on March 1, 1992.

The runtime of A Passage from Burnt Islands is 48m.

A Passage from Burnt Islands is a Documentary movie.

A Passage from Burnt Islands is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Passage from Burnt Islands was directed by Alan Handel.

The main cast of A Passage from Burnt Islands includes Gordon Pinsent.

A Passage from Burnt Islands is originally in English.