America to Me

America to Me

2018
America to Me
America to Me

America to Me

7.9 | TV-MA | en | Documentary

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP10  America Will Be...
Nov. 01,2018
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.

EP9  The Invisible T-Shirt
Oct. 21,2018
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.

EP8  Nobody Can Hold You Down
Oct. 14,2018
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.

EP7  Tsunami of Privilege
Oct. 07,2018
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.

EP6  Listen to the Poem!
Sep. 30,2018
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.

EP5  I Don't Have To Think About Being White
Sep. 23,2018
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.

EP4  There's Nothing Funny About Race!
Sep. 16,2018
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.

EP3  There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle
Sep. 09,2018
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.

EP2  Stranger in a Room
Sep. 02,2018
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.

EP1  What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?
Aug. 26,2018
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.

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7.9 | TV-MA | en | Documentary | More Info
Released: 2018-08-26 | Released Producted By: Kartemquin Films , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.starz.com/series/americatome
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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.

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mathewjohnson-76920 We are fighting against racism but this show has a black kid saying a rym in the commercial that reference the black panther party. A criminal organization that our on government shut down. This show should be shut down.
mps-09977 The people that are the most vocal about helping African- American students succeed are the same ones that are harming their chances the most. This documentary shows some of the reasons why. For example, the mentality that they are instilling in them.