UnBroken
Youth Activism • 9m 33s
Youth turn to Side by Side when others have given up on them. Facing a variety of challenges in their lives–whether gang violence, emotional disabilities, or aging out of the foster care system–each program tailors their approach to address every client’s specific needs. Three youth find themselves rafting the American River, navigating motherhood, and finding a sense of belonging and self-worth at school.
Director: Andrew Hida
Producer: Amber Whiteside
2019 | 24 min
India | USA
Languages: English
Subtitles: None
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