2006 Winner of the Shortie Awards: Student Film and News Festival. Live Action Category, Ages 11-14. Global Action Project, New York, NY.
Journey with youth from PS 143 as they attempt to understand why young people consider joining gangs. Mixing interviews with former gang members, friends and community residents with a fictional narrative, youth explore the impact of peer pressure and the consequences of their decisions. For more information about the Shortie Awards, please visit: http://www.mhznetworks.org/education/shortieawards/.
