Fast Times at West Philly High

July 17, 2012

Can a group of inner-city high school students beat the odds and build the next great super-hybrid car?

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Join a live chat about “Fast Times at West Philly High” on 7/18 at 2 p.m. ET with Debbie Morton, the film’s producer, team director Simon Haguer and West Philly student and team captain, Azeem Hill. You can leave a question now.

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