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TRUST starts in a theater as a group of teenage actors receive a standing ovation, then takes us back to the beginning, when an 18-year-old Hondureña tells the company a story about her life that involves rape and incest. Amazing things unfold as these kids transform her story into a daring original play and learn to trust each other in ways you might never think possible.

TRUST is about creativity and the transcendent power of common stories, rarely told. This inspiring documentary’s three main themes are: arts education, sexual abuse, and immigration.

A compelling case for the power of youth theater to fortify adolescents with empathy, passion, sensitivity, and the kind of early wisdom today's young people must have to make the tough choices they face. May this splendid documentary be seen, talked about, taken to heart, and put into action by learners in schools and communities.
Shirley Brice Heath, Margery Bailey Professor of English and Dramatic Literature, Stanford University

The great stuff, the important stuff, with young people is not found in test scores or the superintendent declarations or the political rhetoric. It is in the lived struggles of young people, children who are buffeted by the forces of globalization, repression, and sexual violence, that we can learn a thing about education and youth...This is the kind of arts education to celebrate.
Rick Ayers, Adjunct Professor of Education, University of San Francisco
Huffington Post
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An inspiring story about the transformative power of artistic creativity, this is recommended.
K. Fennessy
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If you want to inspire students of theatre, community activists, or anyone interested in basic human rights, or if you just want to be inspired yourself, see this film.
Robert Leonard, Associate Professor, Theatre Arts, Virginia Tech

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Given the current climate towards immigrants, the film helps us all gain a better appreciation of the significant challenges (and in some cases deep psychological wounds) experienced by immigrant youth. Yet, the film also shares brave narratives of triumph over adversity.
Carlos A. Fernandez, Ph.D Director, Center for Latino Arts and Culture Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

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