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- This is the compelling true story of a boy who endured 10 Nazi concentration camps over 5 horrific years, and grew up to help thousands of at-risk youth. After his liberation from the Dachau camp, Steve Ross came to America, worked his way to earn 3 college degrees and become a youth worker in the inner-city. He helped young people stay in school, stay out of trouble and get good jobs. As an adult, he became a licensed psychologist for the city of Boston, working with kids in need. He was the founder of the iconic New England Holocaust Memorial which stands proudly on Boston's historic Freedom Trail.
- Robert Brustein: A Celebration is a documentary feature film that chronicles the ongoing indelible impact that Robert Brustein has had on the world of theater, literature, dramatic criticism, and the arts. Brustein founded the iconic Yale Rep Theatre and later, the American Repertory Theater at Harvard - two drama school programs and theater companies that have launched the careers of hundreds of actors, directors, writers and producers. Along the way Brustein overcame a professional setback and personal difficulty before rising to the top of his field and finding true happiness with his wife and family. Many noteworthy stars share stories of how Brustein influenced their careers and lives.
- The non-profit Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors-HOLA-presents it's Talk and Awards Honorees and Celebrates it's 40th Birthday..
- On September 10th 2011, a hundred people gathered on Boston City Hall plaza to create a mural to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Family members who lost loved ones on the 9/11 attack share their thoughts and hopes. This 9/11 Boston Mural Project was a partnership of Art Street, Boston Cares and the Family Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund. The finished mural is 20 feet by 30 feet and can be displayed inside or outdoors.
- Over the last 70 years, the Grove Hall neighborhood in Boston has gone through periods of prosperity, deep civil unrest and economic hardship, leaving a legacy of inter-generational poverty. But, more recently there have been indications of a community-led revitalization. For the people living in Grove Hall, it is their pride, resiliency, and determination that are leading their community towards a positive future built from within. Grove Hall: Pride and Promise is a touching documentary that shows one neighborhood's triumph over adversity.
- After losing his older sister to street gun violence, a traumatized Boston teenager considers seeking vengeance or finding forgiveness in order to put the pieces of his life and his community back together.
- While he was still in high school, Jahmol Norfleet, was arrested for illegal possession of a hand-gun. The charismatic leader of a group of teens in the H-Block neighborhood in Boston served his 12-month sentence but when he came out of prison he was a changed young man. He got baptized, sought out and received a full time job, and earned his high school diploma by passing the GED exam. And, most impressive, he began leading a city-wide effort for teens and young adults to stop shooting each other. He came up with a 6-point peace plan, earning the praise from the Mayor of Boston. Teenagers in Jahmol's neighborhood and beyond were joining in his peace effort, but then a tragedy occurred undermining the youth peace effort. JAHMOL'S VISION FOR YOUTH PEACE follows a group of teenagers as they struggle to live peacefully in a world filled with almost daily teen shootings. By pushing themselves to take measures they didn't think they could succeed at, they begin to feel empowered to push their message of youth peace. Along the way some caring adults offer encouragement and advice.
- Women (along with some men) are struggling to overcome the trauma of some type of abusive contact - but then they receive support and healing from a growing community.