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America to Me

8.4(5 votes)
2018

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Episodes

What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

1. What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

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

2. Stranger in a Room

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

3. There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle

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!

4. There's Nothing Funny About Race!

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

5. I Don't Have To Think About Being White

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!

6. Listen to the Poem!

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

7. Tsunami of Privilege

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

8. Nobody Can Hold You Down

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.

The Invisible T-Shirt

9. The Invisible T-Shirt

Kendale goes on a college visit, while Terrence goes to court. Tiara and her mother fall out over grades. Jess pushes the administration to adopt her teacher support program. Prom arrives and Kendale's mother loves it.

America Will Be...

10. America Will Be...

It’s now or never for Tiara in chemistry. Terrence looks to the future. Caroline wrestles with perfection, while OPRF grapples with imperfect leadership. Kendale, Jada and Gabe celebrate graduation.

Overview

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.

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

2018-08-26

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Available On
Starz Apple TV Channel
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Cast

Brendan Barrette

Brendan Barrette

Diane Barrios-Smith

Diane Barrios-Smith

Jada Buford

Jada Buford

Charles Donalson

Charles Donalson

Caroline Robling-Griest

Caroline Robling-Griest

Ke'Shawn Kumsa

Ke'Shawn Kumsa

Grant Lee

Grant Lee

Kendale McCoy

Kendale McCoy

Terrence Moore

Terrence Moore

Tiara Oliphant

Tiara Oliphant