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Accidental Hero: Synopsis

Synopsis (100 words)
Accidental Hero plunges the viewer into a San Francisco East Bay multi-racial high school classroom where the focus of these teenagers is winning...bringing home a state championship in a little known academic sport called "forensics." The art of public speaking and oral interpretation is changing their lives, and Tommie Lindsey, their powerful African-American coach, is proving it. By allowing students to draw on their cultural backgrounds... sometimes pent up pain or anger… Tommie channels emotions positively into spellbinding performances. This robust teacher creates champions and inspires dreams to happen. The audience experiences the process, from classroom to state championship.

Synopsis (50 words)
Accidental Hero plunges you into a San Francisco East Bay multi-racial high school classroom where the focus is winning… bringing home a state championship in a little known academic sport called "forensics." Public speaking and interpretation are changing kids' lives. Their powerful African-American coach creates champions and inspires dreams to happen.

Contact: Terri DeBono
Producer/Co-director
Phone: 831-646-9532
Fax: 831-646-9533
Email: mac2ava@aol.com

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