Independent Lens

S23E06 A Reckoning in Boston

What unfolds when your preconceived notions are challenged? A white filmmaker embarks on an academic project, capturing the experiences of low-income, adult students of color at Boston's Clemente Course. As he delves deeper, he confronts his own role in perpetuating racism. This journey leads to an extraordinary collaboration with the students, as they create a film that examines the local history of racism and gentrification, shedding light on the complexities of their shared narrative.