America to Me

Season 1
Academy Award nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself) examines racial, economic and class issues in contemporary American education in the multipart unscripted documentary series "America to Me."
201810 episodes18+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

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    August 25, 2018
    59min
    18+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Stranger in a Room

    September 1, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle

    September 8, 2018
    1h
    18+
    Kendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wrestles 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.
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  4. S1 E4 - There's Nothing Funny About Race!

    September 15, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - I Don't Have to Think About Being White

    September 22, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Listen to the Poem!

    September 29, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Tsunami of Privilege

    October 6, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  8. S1 E8 - Nobody Can Hold You Down

    October 13, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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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  9. S1 E9 - The Invisible T-Shirt

    October 20, 2018
    1h
    18+
    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.
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  10. S1 E10 - America Will Be...

    October 27, 2018
    1 h 29 min
    18+
    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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Directors

Steve JamesBing LiuRebecca ParrishKevin Shaw

Cast

Kendale McCoyTiara OliphantCharles Donalson Jr.Ke'Shawn Kunsa Jr.Grant Lee

Studio

STARZ
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