America to Me

Follows students, teachers and administrators in suburban Chicagos Oak Park and River Forest High School over the course of a year.

2018 HD TV-MA United States English

Brendan Barrette Diane Barrios-Smith Jada Buford Charles Donalson Grant Lee Ke'Shawn Kumsa Caroline Robling-Griest Kendale McCoy Terrence Moore Tiara Oliphant

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S1E1 - What's the Big Deal About Oak Park? 2018-08-26

The school year begins at OPRF for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence and KeShawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities.

S1E2 - Stranger in a Room 2018-09-02

Teacher Jess Stovall intervenes in KeShawns 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.

S1E5 - I Don't Have To Think About Being White 2018-09-23

White students Caroline and Brendan join the story. Jadas film draws mixed reviews. Terrences grade hangs in the balance. Christmas lights up Kendales home, while KeShaens family may lose theirs.

S1E8 - Nobody Can Hold You Down 2018-10-14

Chanti discovers a devastating truth about her grandparents. Brendans parents make him an offer he cant refuse. Carolines anxiety exacts a heavy toll. Kendale and his team pursue their dream for the ultimate victory.

S1E9 - The Invisible T-Shirt 2018-10-21

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 Kendales mother loves it.

S1E10 - America Will Be... 2018-11-01

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.

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