Why Principals Matter (2015)
Director, Producer, Co-Cinematographer, Editor
Nadia Lopez was on the verge of leaving the school she founded when a student’s powerful words changed everything. His praise on Humans of New York went viral, sparking national recognition and a $1.4 million campaign to support the school. In this short film, The Atlantic captures how Lopez’s unwavering belief in her students continues to create a sanctuary of hope in one of New York’s toughest neighborhoods.
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