It was a turbulent spring of 2015 as protesters and rioters took to the streets of Baltimore expressing their frustration with the justice system. Fifty miles away seven high school students watched the scene unfold and asked themselves why it happened. What were the factors that lead to this situation, and more importantly, what could be done to make our youth safer in the communities where they live? This documentary was conceived and produced by the members of Gandhi Brigade Youth Media.

Director's Statement

The seven young filmmakers who produced this film are all juniors and seniors attending Blair High School in Montgomery County, MD. Each are immigrants or first generation American and all are members of Gandhi Brigade Youth Media, which is a pioneering after-school program that empowers young people in the Washington, DC region to use multimedia as tools to promote community building, multicultural understanding and the common good. Gandhi Brigade Youth Media is a 501(c)3 offering young people the opportunity to use the media arts as a developmental path for personal and community growth. First, we teach students how to create effective media messages. Second, we invite them to investigate the world around them. Third, we create opportunities for them to apply these new skills and abilities toward practical projects that foster dialogue and understanding. The youth producers are: Kaleb Dagne, Noah Dagne, Kendall Delille, Mussie Fitsum, Yonatan Mengesha, Kidus Michael and Nickson Minja.

Category: Documentary.
Themes: Community, Social Justice.

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