DVD, NTSC, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.

English or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Bill Strickland, Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, Randi Weingarten.

Cinematography by Erich Roland, Bob Richman ; edited by Greg Finton, Jay Cassidy, Kim Roberts ; music by Christophe Beck.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.

MPAA rating: PG; some thematic material, mild language, and incidental smoking.

Canadian Home Video rating: G.

Provided is an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. This documentary has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life.

Special features: Four additional inspiring teacher/student stories; Changing the odds, a look at innovative programs that are changing public education; Public education updates, changes which have taken place since the making of the film; A conversation with Davis Guggenheim; The future is in our classrooms; The making of "Shine"; the film's title track by musician John Legend; commentary by director Davis Guggenheim and producer Lesley Chilcott; deleted scenes.