For 13 Years, These Boys’ Lives Were Filmed. The Result Is Better Than Any Reality Show I’ve Seen.

For 13 years, these parents filmed themselves, their son, his best friend, and his best friend’s family, beginning with the boys’ kindergarten year at an extremely prestigious private school. And then they created a pretty amazing documentary.

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Oct 18, 2013

“American Promise” is in theaters now. Visit the website to find out where it’s playing.

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