The documentary 1.5 Million examines the literacy crisis in the Bronx's District 7, exacerbated by a lack of school libraries, bookstores, and community resources, as well as decades of divestment in education. This crisis is further fueled by poverty, with 40% of children in the South Bronx living below the poverty line, making it 13 times less likely for them to finish high school on time.
1.5 Million
The documentary 1.5 Million delves into the complex connections between politics and economics, uncovering a literacy crisis in The Bronx, particularly in District 7, where a lack of access to school libraries, classroom libraries, and books has worsened the issue.
