America to Me

The school year begins at OPRF for freshman Grant, sophomore Tiara, and juniors Charles, Terrence and Ke'Shawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities.

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 wrestles with emotional trauma. Jess Stovall takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF's football team has a big game and a score to settle with an archrival.

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.

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.

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.

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. Anger erupts over a new swimming pool.

Chanti discovers a devastating truth about her grandparents. Brendan's parents make him an offer he can refuse. Caroline's anxiety exacts a heavy toll. Kendale and his team pursue their dream for the ultimate victory.

Kendale goes on a college visit, while Terrence goes to court. Tiara and her mother fall out over grades. Jess Stovall pushes the administration to adopt her teacher support program. Prom arrives and Kendale's mother loves it.

It's now or never for Tiara in chemistry. Chanti boxes, and Ke'Shawn pulls no punches. Terrence looks to the future. Diane tries to overcome the past. Caroline wrestles with perfection, while OPRF grapples with imperfect leadership. Kendale, Jada and Gabe celebrate graduation.

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".