Documentary 'Ten9Eight' Shows US Inner City Kids Dreaming Big
In Mary Mazzio's film, underprivileged high school students chart their business futuresMary Mazzio's documentary, "Ten9Eight Shoot for the Moon" opens with this idea: "Every nine seconds a teenager in the U.S. drops out of high school. Imagine if they didn't." It's the inspiring story of underprivileged high school students who turn their lives around by learning business skills and competing for a $10,000 prize.
The competition is fierce. Out of 24,000 contestants in the United States that enter, only 34 advance to the finals in New York City.
The test monitor is serious and to the point: "You have 8.5 minutes to present and judges will have three minutes for questions."
The competition is fierce. Out of 24,000 contestants in the United States that enter, only 34 advance to the finals in New York City.
The test monitor is serious and to the point: "You have 8.5 minutes to present and judges will have three minutes for questions."