Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk(2005)
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk Synopsis
Debunking commonly held notions about the rite of passage known as the college experience, this PBS documentary follows 30 students and their teachers along the path of higher education, from admission to graduation, and exposes the disappointment, disorientation and deflation many students feel -- in both public and private schools. This revealing study also addresses the quality and readiness of America's future work force.
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk (2005) is a documentary film directed by John Merrow, released on September 8, 2005 with a runtime of 2h. It stars John Merrow, Jim Lehrer, Andre Iguodala and Lute Olson.
- Director:
- John Merrow
- Producers:
- Carrie Glaser, John Heus, Shae Isaacs
- Production:
- Learning Matters, Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Merrow
John Merrow
as Self - Host
Jim Lehrer
as Self
Andre Iguodala
as Self
- Lute Olson
Lute Olson
as Self
Frank Deford
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Merrow, produced by Carrie Glaser, John Heus and Shae Isaacs.
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The main cast of Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk (2005) includes John Merrow, Jim Lehrer, Andre Iguodala, Lute Olson and Frank Deford. The film was directed by John Merrow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk released?
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Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk was released on September 8, 2005 and runs for 2h.