Young Aspirations/ Young Artists

Young Aspirations/ Young Artists

by Shirley Thompson

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–Benjamin Morrison
Times Picayune full review

MORE ABOUT THE FILM

Tensions between white merchants and multi-ethnic teenagers in a downtown New Orleans neighborhood spark one woman's artistic solution: an afterschool arts program that brings the whole community together. The young artists of YA/YA paint true stories about their own lives, and create murals, fine art pieces, poetry and rap music that speak out on racism and reflect on other community values. A powerful case for what happens when a great teacher helps young people find their own voices and shows them that they are indeed part of a larger world.

Two versions /VHS:
- 56 min. (can screen in 2 parts)
- 32 min.

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56 minutes • VHS
32 minutes • VHS

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REVIEWS

Nancy McCray
Booklist
full review

"As a model for empowering at-risk youth through art, YOUNG ASPIRATIONS/YOUNG ARTISTS is impressive indeed. All that's really required is a little time and caring...highly recommended."
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"This documentary clearly and dramatically shows what can be accomplished by gifted, dedicated teachers, working in ways that help fire young minds."
Joseph Henderson, M.D.
Community & Family Medicine
Dartmouth College

AWARDS / SCREENINGS

Golden Gate Award, San Francisco International Film Festival
Emmy Award

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