I don't know that I've ever rated any project a 10 before, but I honestly would've rated this even higher if possible. We hear stories from time to time that we think, "Wow, this would make a great movie", but once in a while you stumble across a story so powerful, so uplifting that it needs no fiction, no creative licensing. The story of Gloria Jean Merriex is just that. This is a prime example of why documentaries are so important.
This woman was a pioneer, an innovator, a risk taker and every bit of a HERO. Gloria Jean Merriex was a teacher from an underfunded school in an impoverished community in Florida. She quite literally gave everything... every ounce of herself into her students and their education.
She realized that the standard... "generic" curriculum would not be effective for her students. Her unique and innovative tactics to reach these at risk youths was nothing short of brilliant. No spoilers here, I strongly suggest you watch this. Regardless of your upbringing, culture, socioeconomic status, etc... this miraculous story of human triumph, perseverance and ingenuity will amaze you.
This story had to be told and it had to be told precisely the way it was. HUGE praise to Boaz Dvir and the entire team that's responsible for this doc. Thank you for sharing it with the world. Gloria Jean Merriex was truly in a Class of Her Own.
