kinda the hard truth

Personality breeds thriving neighborhoods. Segregation and economic disparities play a part in struggling neighborhoods and no one knows that better than the youth inhabiting it. Students from varying neighborhoods in the South Side of Chicago discuss the hard truth on how diversity and accountability play a part in changing their circumstances.

  • Na'Shun Reeves
    Director
  • Latalya Crockett
    Director
  • Chris Hendricks
    Director
  • Jori Wright
    Director
    Coffee
  • Jaiden Cox
    Director
    Coffee
  • Na'shun Reeves
    Producer
  • Latalya Crockett
    Producer
  • Chris Hendricks
    Producer
  • Jori Wright
    Producer
    Coffee
  • Jaiden Cox
    Producer
    Coffee
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 8, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Na'Shun Reeves, Latalya Crockett, Chris Hendricks, Jori Wright, Jaiden Cox

The London Johnson Arts and Technology Academy is a 7-week job training program where students will work with
industry professionals to learn the art of filmmaking. Students will complete a collective film project and earn a stipend for their work. This session they will be focusing on film as an agent for social change.

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