Big Dreams in Umatilla (Sneak Peek)
Kids who grow up in the poorest communities throughout America are surrounded by limits. Money is tight. Work is scarce. Education is poor. And college? That’s just a dream. At first glance, Umatilla, Oregon, fits this stereotypical profile. But, look a little closer, and you’ll find a school superintendent who refuses to see limits, a community that invests in its schools, and kids who excel when given the opportunity. This is a story about a robotics team and how it united a town and taught its kids they could and should reach for the stars.
"Big Dreams in Umatilla" airs on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s (OPB) primary service on Monday, January 11, 2021, with a repeat on Wednesday, January 13, at 8 pm on OPB Plus. It will also be available to stream nationwide on the PBS App and watch.opb.org.
Rob Finch, Director / Additional Camera
Julianne Parker, Producer / Additional Camera
Natalie Taylor, Producer / Additional Camera
Jason Greene, Director of Photography
Greg Moyer, Executive Producer
Pam Huling, Executive Producer
Sebastian Weinberg, Post-Production Manager
Amy Polansky, Post-Production Manager
Dak Van Vranken, Original Music
Conner Lee, Graphics
Miró Merrill, Graphics
Maria Kjellstrand, Assistant Editor
Kashi Hall, Color
Jamie Francis, Additional Camera
Sarah Nathan, Additional Camera
Archival Footage thanks to Team Confidential, 4125
Special Thanks to the Umatilla School District, the people of Umatilla, Oregon, Tess White, and Jesse.
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