America to Me

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.

Documentary

America to Me

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Aug 26, 2018
Popularity: 13.8481: 5 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Kartemquin Films (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

Aired 7 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?58 min
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.
Episode 2Stranger in a Room60 min
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.
Episode 3There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle60 min
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.
Episode 4There's Nothing Funny About Race!60 min
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.
Episode 5I Don't Have To Think About Being White59 min
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.