In theaters: May 27, 2009 - Pressure Cooker highlights two semesters in the culinary arts class of Wilma Stephenson, an irreverent high school teacher in Northeast Philadelphia whose no-holds-barred teaching style helps her students earn scholarships to college. Mrs. Stephenson spells it out on the first day of school by telling the newcomers that 11 members of last years class earned over three quarters of a million dollars in scholarships, a staggering amount. She offers her students her version of the American Dream: You choose a realistic goal. You work hard. You work the system. You get out of Northeast Philly.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Jennifer Grausman, Mark Becker
Cast: Wilma Stephenson, Erica Gaither, Tyree Dudley, Fatoumata Dembele
I just finished watching this in class today. I really enjoyed it. This was truly inspiring to work hard for you want. I Loved it. =)
afroqueendancer 3 months ago
We saw the film and were truly inspired. Great kids going great places. Please consider supporting their group.
PressureCookerDiarie 5 months ago
This looks worth purchasing
RAWHEBREW 5 months ago
woot woot! three cheers from rootdown la, where we're hardcore- getting kids to eat their veggies!!! can't wait for the release in los angeles!
rootdownla 1 year ago
Best documentary I've seen all year!!!
biscuitparty 1 year ago
great film!
tasha777 1 year ago
I had the pleasure of watching this movie, and it was amazing..I would suggest this film to anyone!!
questionsmyfuture23 1 year ago
just watched this on net flix and it was great... i cried so much but was happy so much as well! LOVED IT!
SecretPearls 1 year ago
Just saw this last night and saw her on Rachel Ray. It's a great movie. I had teachers like her in school and I remember them the most.
suburbandrudgery 1 year ago
i had her in 10th grade
shes cool sometime but mostly pretty mean lol
DjMimiBBC 2 years ago