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Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.
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While multiracial families are often overlooked, mixed race youth insist on a voice.
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Family estrangement and domestic abuse through the eyes of those impacted most – children.
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Stories of adoption and fostering embolden Americans to redefine what makes a family.
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Understanding eating disorders and anxiety through the eyes of teens and their families.
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Are “Team Light Skin” and “Team Dark Skin” the new monikers of colorism in the U.S.?
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Two teens take aim at abusers and online predators while helping heal their families.
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The human costs of immigration as told through immigrant families and refugees.
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Representations of transgender lives through the eyes of young Americans.
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Suicide and mental health in black families as told through those left to grieve.
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What happens when teenagers reject self-policing?
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Two young filmmakers recount domestic violence in their high school relationships.
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First generation immigrants caught between family traditions and finding their own voices.