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America To Me

America To Me

Description: This unscripted documentary series presents an exclusive look into an academic year at suburban Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School. Students, teachers and administrators from one of the country's highest performing and diverse public schools are profiled in the face of decades-old racial and educational inequities. The series delves into the experiences of the racially diverse student population, sparking conversations about what has and has not succeeded in the quest to achieve racial equity and overcome bias in education.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 10
First episode air date: August 26, 2018
Initial Release: January 22, 2018
Directors: Steve James, Bing Liu, Rebecca Parrish, Kevin Shaw
Screenplay: Steve James
Production Companies: Kartemquin Films, Participant
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