2020

Summary An in-depth look at the first academic year inside LeBron James' I Promise School in Akron, Ohio that opened its doors in 2018. View more details

Documentary

2020

I Promise

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : LeBron James

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 5, 2020

Production companies : RYOT Films Blowback Productions SpringHill Entertainment

Summary An in-depth look at the first academic year inside LeBron James' I Promise School in Akron, Ohio that opened its doors in 2018. View more details

Documentary

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 5, 2020

Production companies : RYOT Films Blowback Productions SpringHill Entertainment

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Episode 1 • Apr 05, 2020

I Promise

LeBron James brings his vision to life with the opening of the I Promise school. For the students, a new school year brings about new hopes and dreams.

Episode 2 • Apr 05, 2020

We Are Family

I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.

Episode 3 • Apr 05, 2020

Trust

Bonds are formed and trust established in the "I Promise" circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.

Episode 4 • Apr 06, 2020

Misfits

Third-grader Dae'Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.

Episode 5 • Apr 07, 2020

Honeymoon's Over

For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.

Episode 6 • Apr 08, 2020

It Starts With Us

The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.

Episode 7 • Apr 09, 2020

Focus

The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.

Episode 8 • Apr 12, 2020

Got Your Back

When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.

Episode 9 • Apr 13, 2020

Stories Like These

As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.

Episode 10 • Apr 14, 2020

I'm Famous

As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.

Episode 11 • Apr 15, 2020

Training Camp

When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.

Episode 12 • Apr 16, 2020

Red Zone

To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.

Episode 13 • Apr 19, 2020

The Test

Episode 14 • Apr 20, 2020

Moving Up

Episode 15 • Apr 21, 2020

Last Day

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