Closing the Gap

Directed by Maura and Kate Smith, "Closing the Gap" is a short form documentary film that explores how the teachers, staff, parents, and children of Norwood, Massachusetts dealt with the school shutdown due to COVID-19. The film focuses on the spring of 2020 and how the school community worked to face the sudden challenges posed by remote learning, social distancing, food insecurity, as well as the emotional toll of the separation from friends, colleagues, teachers, and students.

• Maura SmithDirector · Producer
• Kate SmithDirector
• Kate SmithProducer

Release date

February 1, 2024

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

21m

Genres

Documentary