America to Me

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   E1. What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

   Aug 26, 2018 · 58m

   The 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 racial inequities.

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   E2. Stranger in a Room

   Sep 2, 2018 · 60m

   Teacher 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. Homecoming Dance is very special for Grant.

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   E3. There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle

   Sep 9, 2018 · 60m

   Kendale 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 game and a score to settle.

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   E4. There's Nothing Funny About Race!

   Sep 16, 2018 · 60m

   Jada'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 audition for the poetry slam team.

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   E5. I Don't Have To Think About Being White

   Sep 23, 2018 · 59m

   White 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 family may lose theirs.

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   E6. Listen to the Poem!

   Sep 30, 2018 · 59m

   Jada 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 faces an epic challenge.

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