America to Me
Academy Award nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself) examines racial, economic and class issues in contemporary American education in the multipart unscripted documentary series "America to Me."
- Metascore96
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Starz
- Documentary
- TV-14
Academy Award nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself) examines racial, economic and class issues in contemporary American education in the multipart unscripted documentary series "America to Me."
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?
Sun, Aug 26, 2018 58 mins
The school year begins at OPRF for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence and Ke'Shawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities.
Episode 2
Stranger in a Room
Sun, Sep 2, 2018 60 mins
Teacher Jess Stovall intervenes in Ke'Shawn's academic struggles. His mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF. Senior Kendale and junior Chanti grapple with identity. Homecoming Dance is very special for Grant.
Episode 3
There Is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle
Sun, Sep 9, 2018 60 mins
Kendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wresles with emotional trauma. Jess takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF's football team has a big game and a score to settle.
Episode 4
There's Nothing Funny About Race!
Sun, Sep 16, 2018 59 mins
[STARZ] Jada's conflict with a teacher grows more intense. Ke'Shawn's run-in threatens his grade. Grant pursues first love. Terrence loves Halloween much more than school. Charles and Chanti audition at intense tryouts for the poetry slam team.
Episode 5
I Don't Have to Think About Being White
Sun, Sep 23, 2018 60 mins
[STARZ] White students Caroline and Brendan join the story. Jada's film draws mixed reviews. Terrence's grade hangs in the balance. Christmas lights up Kendale's home, while Ke'Shawn's family may lose theirs. Chaos reigns at an OPRF basketball game.
Episode 6
Listen to the Poem!
Sun, Sep 30, 2018 59 mins
[STARZ] Spring semester brings fresh challenges. Jada clashes with junior Diane over her new film. Brendan recalls a racially charged basketball past. Tiara and the cheerleading squad go for the gold. Charles' poetry slam team faces an epic challenge.
Episode 7
Tsunami of Privilege
Sun, Oct 7, 2018 59 mins
Jess Stovall gives her all to engage Ke'Shawn, whose situation has turned dire. Kendale fights to advance in the playoffs, while star teammate Gabe faces unexpected challenges. Terrence rebounds with his mother's help.
Episode 8
Nobody Can Hold You Down
Sun, Oct 14, 2018 60 mins
Chanti discovers a devastating truth about her grandparents. Brendan's parents make him an offer he can't refuse. Caroline's anxiety exacts a heavy toll. Kendale and his team pursue their dream for the ultimate victory.
Episode 9
The Invisible T-Shirt
Sun, Oct 21, 2018 59 mins
Kendale goes on a college visit, while Terrence goes to court. Tiara and her mother fall out over grades. Jess pushes the administration to adopt her teacher support program. Prom arrives and Kendale's mother loves it.
Episode 10
America Will Be...
Sun, Oct 28, 2018 89 mins
It's now or never for Tiara in chemistry. Terrence looks to the future. Caroline wrestles with perfection, while OPRF grapples with imperfect leadership. Kendale, Jada and Gabe celebrate graduation.
