Turney: Waiting for Superman a Uniting Force

There are very few political issues that can unite conservatives and liberals. The political polarization has reached such an intractable state that it seems the two sides will never agree on solutions for society’s pressing problems. But occasionally the opposing ideologies can set aside differences and accomplish real, beneficial change. School choice may be the rare issue that forces each side to ignore political influence and do away with tired bromides in order to truly save the children. The new documentary “Waiting for Superman” perfectly exemplifies this fleeting moment of unity that can have a lasting impact. It’s hard to know what to expect when an avowed liberal takes on the controversial issue of school choice. Director Davis Guggenheim is the director behind “An Inconvenient Truth,” the global warming film that lionized Al Gore. Guggenheim also directed the Barack Obama biographical film played at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and the Obama infomercial that aired on television during the 2008 presidential campaign. His liberal bona fides are stellar. So it’s only natural to anticipate a school choice documentary that defends the status quo and toes the party line blaming lack of funding for the woeful state of America’s government education system. Prepare to be surprised. Read more here:

Turney: Waiting for Superman a Uniting Force