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Multi-racial Families: THE SPECTACULAR QUIET & SMALL STEPS

Over 34 million Americans – ten percent of the population – identify as multiracial. Despite being one of the fastest growing segments, mixed race youth often feel unseen. In THE SPECTACULAR QUIET, filmmaker Sierra Buah explores the challenges of being mixed race in a white school. In SMALL STEPS, Marcus Salazar navigates being black and latino while being raised by his white grandmother.

Multi-racial Families: THE SPECTACULAR QUIET & SMALL STEPS

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Over 34 million Americans – ten percent of the population – identify as multiracial. Despite being one of the fastest growing segments, mixed race youth often feel unseen. In THE SPECTACULAR QUIET, filmmaker Sierra Buah explores the challenges of being mixed race in a white school. In SMALL STEPS, Marcus Salazar navigates being black and latino while being raised by his white grandmother.

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