Media Literacy Screening: All In The Family

Four student pieces reflect on the challenges of growing up with family members who abuse drugs.

Laughing Silently, Iemi Hernandez-Kim
A young woman reflects on the strength of her mother and her own battles with anger towards her drug-abusing father.

Dependent, Richard Memminger
In this self-portrait, Richards evaluates the people he has grown to depend on over the years. With an absent father and mother who dies from cancer during the course of this film, Richard comes to believe that only person he can depend on is himself.

Misunderstood Child, Delceta Barnfield
Delcita discloses the turmoil of growing up in a large dysfunctional family and yearning for personal space.

London’s Life, Jahaan London
Unforeseen circumstances drive Jahaan out of Atlanta and back to NYC, taking him on a journey of self-discovery through his video camera.

TRT: approx. 56 min.
Panel: Certified Therapist and Student Producers

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