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America to Me

Season 1 2018
TV-MA

  • 2018-08-27T01:00:00Z on Starz
  • 55m
  • 10h 27m (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged state of race, culture and education today with unprecedented depth and scope.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

2018-08-27T01:00:00Z

1x01 What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

Series Premiere

1x01 What's the Big Deal About Oak Park?

  • 2018-08-27T01:00:00Z58m

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.

2018-09-03T01:00:00Z

1x02 Stranger in a Room

1x02 Stranger in a Room

  • 2018-09-03T01:00:00Z1h

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.

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.

Jada's conflict with a teacher grows more intense. Ke'Shawn's run-in threatens his grade. Grant pursues love. Terrence loves Halloween much more than school. Charles and Chanti audition for the poetry slam team.

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'Shaen's family may lose theirs.

2018-10-01T01:00:00Z

1x06 Listen to the Poem!

1x06 Listen to the Poem!

  • 2018-10-01T01:00:00Z1h

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.

2018-10-08T01:00:00Z

1x07 Tsunami of Privilege

1x07 Tsunami of Privilege

  • 2018-10-08T01:00:00Z1h

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.

2018-10-15T01:00:00Z

1x08 Nobody Can Hold You Down

1x08 Nobody Can Hold You Down

  • 2018-10-15T01:00:00Z1h

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.

2018-10-22T01:00:00Z

1x09 The Invisible T-Shirt

1x09 The Invisible T-Shirt

  • 2018-10-22T01:00:00Z1h

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.

2018-11-02T01:00:00Z

1x10 America Will Be...

1x10 America Will Be...

  • 2018-11-02T01:00:00Z1h 29m

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.

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