Community Voice Lab at American University

Preview: Community Voice Lab at American University

The Community Voice Lab at American University is an award-winning film series that amplifies untold stories from the DC region.

Preview: Community Voice Lab at American University

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  • The Test: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Test

    S1 E10 - 15m 37s

    With dreams of becoming an American citizen to provide a better life for his family, a Ghanian maintenance worker enlists the help of two elderly residents of a Virginia retirement community to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US citizenship exam.

  • Street Reporter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Street Reporter

    S1 E9 - 26m 52s

    Sheila White, 59, dreams of becoming a photojournalist and overcoming her experience of homelessness. As a reporter investigating the story of “Tent City” for the local street paper, Sheila discovers the power of her voice as a community journalist and the re-humanizing effects of life’s most basic need: a place to call home.

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    We Rock!

    S1 E8 - 11m 43s

    We Rock! follows Gracen, a young professional in D.C., as they face stage fright at an adult music retreat for women and non-binary indiviuals. Over one empowering weekend, Gracen learns drums, forms a band, and performs an original song – discovering courage, joy, and community through Girls Rock! DC’s belief that everyone deserves to rock.

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