America to Me (2018)
A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged state of race, culture and education today with unprecedented depth and scope.
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Episodes
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1. What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?2018-08-26 · 58mThe school year begins at OPRF for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence and Ke'Shawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of
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2. Stranger in a Room2018-09-02 · 1h 0mTeacher Jess Stovall intervenes in Ke'Shawn's academic struggles. His mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF. Senior Kendale and junior Chanti grapple with identity. Homeco
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3. There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle2018-09-09 · 1h 0mKendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wresles with emotional trauma. Jess takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF's football team has a big ga
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4. There's Nothing Funny About Race!2018-09-16 · 1h 0mJada's conflict with a teacher grows more intense. Ke'Shawn's run-in threatens his grade. Grant pursues love. Terrence loves Halloween much more than school. Charles and Chanti aud
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5. I Don't Have To Think About Being White2018-09-23 · 59mWhite students Caroline and Brendan join the story. Jada's film draws mixed reviews. Terrence's grade hangs in the balance. Christmas lights up Kendale's home, while Ke'Shaen's fam
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6. Listen to the Poem!2018-09-30 · 59mJada clashes with junior Diane over her new film. Brendan recalls a racially charged basketball past. Tiara and the cheerleading squad go for the gold. Charles' poetry slam team fa
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7. Tsunami of Privilege2018-10-07 · 59mJess Stovall gives her all to engage Ke'Shawn, whose situation has turned dire. Kendale fights to advance in the playoffs, while star teammate Gabe faces unexpected challenges. Ter
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8. Nobody Can Hold You Down2018-10-14 · 59mChanti discovers a devastating truth about her grandparents. Brendan's parents make him an offer he can't refuse. Caroline's anxiety exacts a heavy toll. Kendale and his team pursu
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9. The Invisible T-Shirt2018-10-21 · 59mKendale goes on a college visit, while Terrence goes to court. Tiara and her mother fall out over grades. Jess pushes the administration to adopt her teacher support program. Prom
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10. America Will Be...2018-11-01 · 1h 29mIt’s now or never for Tiara in chemistry. Terrence looks to the future. Caroline wrestles with perfection, while OPRF grapples with imperfect leadership. Kendale, Jada and Gabe cel
Cast
Brendan BarretteHimself
Diane Barrios-SmithHerself
Jada BufordHerself
Charles DonalsonHimself
Caroline Robling-GriestHerself
Ke'Shawn KumsaHimself
Grant LeeHimself
Kendale McCoyHimself
Terrence MooreHimself
Tiara OliphantHerself
Chanti RelfHerself
Gabe TownsellHimself
Jessica StovallHerself
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