15 Aug 2023
THE HUMAN FUTURE: A Case for Optimism
What is the future of humanity? It might seem bleak, but the case for optimism is strong. Humanity has what it takes to reach transcendent futures.
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THE STORY OF CROSSTOWN HIGH
An intimate verité film that follows students and educators at a groundbreaking new high school in Memphis. Their inspiring journey shows what learning can look like—and accomplish—when a city comes together to rethink what high school can be.
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