Intersection

Subjects: English, Equity, Gender Studies, Challenge and Change, Sociology, Media Arts, Art

Nine Black women recount a series of confrontational and misinformed interactions with white people, showing that stereotyping is alive and well in the United States. This revealing animation demonstrates that there is still much work to be done to combat institutionalized racism. Eileen Arandiga

Subjects: English, Language, ASL, Social Studies, Equity, World Issues, Civics, Challenge and Change

For five-year-old Lawand, who was born deaf, the journey to being understood was a complex path with massive hurdles. Facing the ongoing conflicts in Iraq, Lawand and his family uproot themselves and make their way to the United Kingdom as refugees, in hope of finding a better life. After he is enrolled in a school for the deaf, we witness Lawand’s process of discovery and communication. A visceral and stunning approach to his story allows us to experience in part how he starts to learn and understand the world around him. Just as he begins to find his community, the threat of deportation arises - another harrowing strain for his family to fight through. Through intimate access at Lawand’s school and his family’s attempts to communicate better with their young son while fighting to stay in their new home, we discover a powerful story of resilience and hope, and a newfound wonder for how to see the world. Gabor Pertic

Subjects: Language, English, Physics, Science, Equity, Gender Studies, Family Studies, Media Studies
 
After Maryam Tsegaye wins a global competition for students to inspire creative scientific thinking, she reflects on family, community, and her sense of self as she prepares to leave home and start a new and promising chapter of her life. Mariam Zaidi

Subjects: Gender Studies, Equity, Religion, English, Language, Civics, Challenge and Change, Social Studies

Following the first all-female Muslim softball league in North America, Sisterhood Softball depicts a league that empowers women through sports in a community where women traditionally don't participate and are seen as disempowered by those outside of their communities.

Subjects: English, Language, Equity, Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Development, Family Studies

At 18, René was ambitious to start a life of university, activism and adulthood, until death touched his family. Taking a step back to reflect, René learns the truth of navigating grief, growth and the nature of change.