Angel Ortiz from Kensington High School shares his personal narrative. He explains how he overcame difficult life challenges growing up in Kensington to emerge as a strong and brave young man. He wants to inspire other youth who …
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Kensington: Rock to the Future
Rafael Gomez-Santiago directed an intimate exploration into the lives of two young musicians and their experiences with the Rock to the Future after school program at Kensington High School.
Continue reading »G.A.M.P. : A Story of Mitosis
At Girard Academic Music Program, Ms. Foxworth’s 8th Grade Science class created stop motion animations about mitosis, a part of the cell cycle. Cara Butcher, also a member of the Media Lab at GAMP, said: “My group decided …
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M.L.K.: Anti-bullying Squad
Ms. Cantalupo’s students at Martin Luther King High School in West Oak Lane created an anti-bullying campaign, using cinematic tools and humor to make a serious plea. Watch the Anti-Bullying Squad’s video below.
Continue reading »Franklin Learning Center: #SRLYouth Vote
Students from The Flash at FLC take a look at the youth vote in Philadelphia and a controversial topic that arose during the 2018 Election season. This film was made in partnership with WHYY’s Media …
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