Our Time
Despite deep polarization in the U.S., young people are making their voices and values heard. Transformed by issues as diverse as gun violence, immigration reform and racial injustice, they are articulating a proactive vision for the future. Season 2 of OUR TIME is produced by youth in partnership with
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Teen Mental Health and Suicide in Black Families
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I'll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I'll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short
Colorism in America – Shade & Out of Our Heads
Racial stereotyping has a long and insidious history in the U.S. While gains in civil rights have increased significantly, younger generations continue to perpetuate harmful labels, often subtle ones, that undermine people of color. Filmmakers take on the current monikers of colorism and challenge white norms that pervade our
Racial stereotyping has a long and insidious history in the U.S. While gains in civil rights have increased significantly, younger generations continue to perpetuate harmful labels, often subtle ones, that undermine people of color. Filmmakers take on the current monikers of colorism and challenge white norms that pervade our
Trans Youth in America – Transforming Media & Re-Framing
One third of transgender youth in America have reported a suicide attempt last year. Behind this chilling statistic is a specter of trans representation in the media that veers from the pathological to the horrific. Filmmakers Amber Young (Transforming Media) and Delaney Mauve (Reframing) tackle trans representation in very personal
One third of transgender youth in America have reported a suicide attempt last year. Behind this chilling statistic is a specter of trans representation in the media that veers from the pathological to the horrific. Filmmakers Amber Young (Transforming Media) and Delaney Mauve (Reframing) tackle trans representation in very personal
Protecting Families – Skinned Knees & Kik-Me!
At least 1 in 7 kids have experienced child abuse in the past year. Especially when perpetrated by a parent, abuse is often difficult to report. Equally frightening is the ease with which online predators lure teens into abusive relationships. Filmmakers tackle child abuse head on, looking for reconciliation within
At least 1 in 7 kids have experienced child abuse in the past year. Especially when perpetrated by a parent, abuse is often difficult to report. Equally frightening is the ease with which online predators lure teens into abusive relationships. Filmmakers tackle child abuse head on, looking for reconciliation within
Blindness and Autism – Blind Sighted & A Lonely Highway
Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.
Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.
Immigrants and Refugees – Las Hijas & Leaving Africa
New immigrants and refugees face steep challenges coming to the U.S. Rarely, though, do we hear candid conversations between immigrant kids and their families. In Las Hijas, filmmaker A. Pena de Niz crafts a deeply intimate portrait of first-generation daughters from Mexico while Rose Nseya (Leaving Africa) recounts the
New immigrants and refugees face steep challenges coming to the U.S. Rarely, though, do we hear candid conversations between immigrant kids and their families. In Las Hijas, filmmaker A. Pena de Niz crafts a deeply intimate portrait of first-generation daughters from Mexico while Rose Nseya (Leaving Africa) recounts the
Self Image and non-conformity – Gorgeous and Out of the Box
What happens when teenagers reject self-policing and find creative modes of expression outside of the box?
What happens when teenagers reject self-policing and find creative modes of expression outside of the box?
Intimate Partner Violence – Rock Bottom & Breaking Silence
Two young filmmakers break silence as they recount domestic violence in their high school relationships.
Two young filmmakers break silence as they recount domestic violence in their high school relationships.
Immigration – Love Me and Finding Home
Two first generation immigrants are caught between family traditions and the need to find their own voices.
Two first generation immigrants are caught between family traditions and the need to find their own voices.
Teen Mental Health and Suicide – Under the Wire & Surviving
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving.
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving.
Hair and Self Image – Out of our Heads and Bella
Two young filmmakers take aim at cultural beauty standards as they examine hair in their own lives.
Two young filmmakers take aim at cultural beauty standards as they examine hair in their own lives.
PTSD and Mental Illness – After War and Right of Mind
PTSD and mental illness through the eyes of those often overlooked: the kids and family members nearby.
PTSD and mental illness through the eyes of those often overlooked: the kids and family members nearby.
Teen Mental Health and Suicide in Black Families
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I'll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I'll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short
Colorism in America – Shade & Out of Our Heads
Racial stereotyping has a long and insidious history in the U.S. While gains in civil rights have increased significantly, younger generations continue to perpetuate harmful labels, often subtle ones, that undermine people of color. Filmmakers take on the current monikers of colorism and challenge white norms that pervade our
Racial stereotyping has a long and insidious history in the U.S. While gains in civil rights have increased significantly, younger generations continue to perpetuate harmful labels, often subtle ones, that undermine people of color. Filmmakers take on the current monikers of colorism and challenge white norms that pervade our
Trans Youth in America – Transforming Media & Re-Framing
One third of transgender youth in America have reported a suicide attempt last year. Behind this chilling statistic is a specter of trans representation in the media that veers from the pathological to the horrific. Filmmakers Amber Young (Transforming Media) and Delaney Mauve (Reframing) tackle trans representation in very personal
One third of transgender youth in America have reported a suicide attempt last year. Behind this chilling statistic is a specter of trans representation in the media that veers from the pathological to the horrific. Filmmakers Amber Young (Transforming Media) and Delaney Mauve (Reframing) tackle trans representation in very personal
Protecting Families – Skinned Knees & Kik-Me!
At least 1 in 7 kids have experienced child abuse in the past year. Especially when perpetrated by a parent, abuse is often difficult to report. Equally frightening is the ease with which online predators lure teens into abusive relationships. Filmmakers tackle child abuse head on, looking for reconciliation within
At least 1 in 7 kids have experienced child abuse in the past year. Especially when perpetrated by a parent, abuse is often difficult to report. Equally frightening is the ease with which online predators lure teens into abusive relationships. Filmmakers tackle child abuse head on, looking for reconciliation within
Blindness and Autism – Blind Sighted & A Lonely Highway
Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.
Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.
Immigrants and Refugees – Las Hijas & Leaving Africa
New immigrants and refugees face steep challenges coming to the U.S. Rarely, though, do we hear candid conversations between immigrant kids and their families. In Las Hijas, filmmaker A. Pena de Niz crafts a deeply intimate portrait of first-generation daughters from Mexico while Rose Nseya (Leaving Africa) recounts the
New immigrants and refugees face steep challenges coming to the U.S. Rarely, though, do we hear candid conversations between immigrant kids and their families. In Las Hijas, filmmaker A. Pena de Niz crafts a deeply intimate portrait of first-generation daughters from Mexico while Rose Nseya (Leaving Africa) recounts the
Self Image and non-conformity – Gorgeous and Out of the Box
What happens when teenagers reject self-policing and find creative modes of expression outside of the box?
What happens when teenagers reject self-policing and find creative modes of expression outside of the box?
Intimate Partner Violence – Rock Bottom & Breaking Silence
Two young filmmakers break silence as they recount domestic violence in their high school relationships.
Two young filmmakers break silence as they recount domestic violence in their high school relationships.
Immigration – Love Me and Finding Home
Two first generation immigrants are caught between family traditions and the need to find their own voices.
Two first generation immigrants are caught between family traditions and the need to find their own voices.
Teen Mental Health and Suicide – Under the Wire & Surviving
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving.
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving.
Hair and Self Image – Out of our Heads and Bella
Two young filmmakers take aim at cultural beauty standards as they examine hair in their own lives.
Two young filmmakers take aim at cultural beauty standards as they examine hair in their own lives.
PTSD and Mental Illness – After War and Right of Mind
PTSD and mental illness through the eyes of those often overlooked: the kids and family members nearby.
PTSD and mental illness through the eyes of those often overlooked: the kids and family members nearby.