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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.
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Big Dreams in Umatilla
Season 2021 Episode 1 | 52m 3s | CC
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