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America to Me

Documentary
2018
1 Season
10 Episodes
EN
Ended
TV-MA

About

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.

#chicago, illinois#high school#race

Cast

BB

Brendan Barrette

as Himself

DB

Diane Barrios-Smith

as Herself

JB

Jada Buford

as Herself

CD

Charles Donalson

as Himself

CR

Caroline Robling-Griest

as Herself

KK

Ke'Shawn Kumsa

as Himself

GL

Grant Lee

as Himself

KM

Kendale McCoy

as Himself

TM

Terrence Moore

as Himself

TO

Tiara Oliphant

as Herself

CR

Chanti Relf

as Herself

GT

Gabe Townsell

as Himself

JS

Jessica Stovall

as Herself

Episodes

Season 1

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What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?
E1

What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

Aug 26, 201858m

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.

Stranger in a Room
E2

Stranger in a Room

Sep 2, 20181h 0m

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.

There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle
E3

There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle

Sep 9, 20181h 0m

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.

There's Nothing Funny About Race!
E4

There's Nothing Funny About Race!

Sep 16, 20181h 0m

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.

I Don't Have To Think About Being White
E5

I Don't Have To Think About Being White

Sep 23, 201859m

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.

Listen to the Poem!
E6

Listen to the Poem!

Sep 30, 201859m

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.

Tsunami of Privilege
E7

Tsunami of Privilege

Oct 7, 201859m

Jess 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. Terrence rebounds with his mother's help.

Nobody Can Hold You Down
E8

Nobody Can Hold You Down

Oct 14, 201859m

Chanti 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 pursue their dream for the ultimate victory.

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