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Big Dreams in Umatilla

Big Dreams in Umatilla is a story about a robotics team and how it united a town and taught its young residents they could reach for the stars. The hour-long documentary follows the team through the 2016 robotics season, highlighting how rewarding it can be to overcome obstacles and chase your dreams.

Big Dreams in Umatilla

52m 3s

At first glance Umatilla, Oregon, fits this stereotypical profile - a dead-end town with no opportunities. Look a little closer, and you'll find a school superintendent who refuses to see limits, a community that invests in its schools, and kids who excel when given the opportunity. This is a story about a robotics team and how it united a town and taught its kids they could and should reach for t

Episodes

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    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    S2021 E1 - 52m 3s

    At first glance Umatilla, Oregon, fits this stereotypical profile - a dead-end town with no opportunities. Look a little closer, and you'll find a school superintendent who refuses to see limits, a community that invests in its schools, and kids who excel when given the opportunity. This is a story about a robotics team and how it united a town and taught its kids they could and should reach for t

Schedule

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    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Friday
    Jan 31

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Friday
    Jan 31

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Saturday
    Feb 1

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Monday
    Feb 3

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Tuesday
    Feb 4

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.
  • Big Dreams in Umatilla: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Big Dreams in Umatilla

    Tuesday
    Feb 4

    1 Hour

    Following a robotics team in Umatilla, Ore., through the 2016 season.

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