It is nice to see a film that looks beyond the drug crisis and hardships that are so often the focus in West Virginia. This film focuses on the unbridled potential that these bright young students have to shape their futures, and the role that caring teachers and administrators have in helping them realize what the world has to offer when they are open to opportunities such as this. The cinematography is beautiful- makes me want to go to to Colorado and Utah!
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An Inspiring Behind the Scenes Look at Life as an Aspiring Entrepreneur in West Virginia
engbx19 July 2019
This well-produced documentary follows a group of high school girls from rural West Virginia and their business teachers as they learn about entrepreneurship. Bittersweet at times, the film provides an honest portrayal of life in an economically distressed Appalachian town while offering an inspiring vision and pathway for a better future for the state and the students through entrepreneurship. The storyline focuses on the aspiring entrepreneurs first learning about entrepreneurship in their classroom and then on an innovative experiential trip where they meet and gain guidance from inspiring entrepreneurs in the mountain west.
Encouraging Story for WV
bholstein-1505719 July 2019
I had the opportunity to see this film at the debut and I was very encouraged by the efforts and support put into this program. Too often, rural WV is forgotten. Folks at StandWatch Academy are stepping in to help real WV kids to better understand the opportunities available to them while giving them the tools and experiential learning needed for the kids to be successful. I believe this approach can help save and grow our rural communities. I was inspired to fight for this program in my own county. Incredible work and a must see. Truly brings hope to WV.
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