TORONTO -- Documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is proud of his soon-to-be-released film, "Waiting For Superman." However, he's ashamed to show it in Canada. "As an American, to bring to Canada the state of our schools, I feel ashamed," said the Oscar-winning director (the man in the middle of the photo to the right).
Guggenheim and his producing partner, Lesley Chilcott, were feted at Yorkville's Ciao Wine Bar. The cocktail reception was hosted by Participant Media founder Jeff Skoll and executives Jim Berk and Ricky Strauss. Also on hand was Bill Gates, who's been a strong supporter of the film.
Guggenheim is passionate about education. His first documentary, "First Year," was about teachers. "I've always loved the idea that every American deserves a good education, that's important to me," he said.
He offered a scary statistic: 1.2 million Americans drop out of school every year. So what's the solution? Quite simple, according to Guggenheim. Recruit, develop and reward great teachers, he says.
Chillcot goes one step further and adds,"Value and cultivate teachers and make teaching cool."
The bar's lower level was crowded with party-goers, munching on pizza, shrimp and prosciutto, sipping cocktails and New Zealand Pinot Noir. John Legend, Morgan Spurlock, Geoff Gilmore and Diane Weyermann were among those in attendance.
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