RACE/RACISM
TRY HARDER
Synopsis: Filmmaker Debbie Lum profiles five gifted students of the prestigious Lowell High School in San Francisco as they face the often brutal and rigorous process of college applications.
A TIME FOR JUSTICE – AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
WITH TEACHING GUIDE
MIGHTY TIMES – THE CHILDREN’S MARCH
The Children’s March tells the story of how the young people of Birmingham, Alabama, braved fire hoses and police dogs in 1963 and brought segregation to its knees. Their heroism complements discussions about the ability of today’s young people to be catalysts for positive social change.
BLACKKLANSMAN
Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully managed to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter.
THE HATE U GIVE – PG13
Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.
POETIC JUSTICE R
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha (Regina King) and Iesha’s postal worker boyfriend, Chicago (Joe Torry). Along for the ride is Chicago’s co-worker, Lucky (Tupac Shakur), to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?