Young activist discusses the ever-changing world he lives in with the people he cares about, in order to save his neighborhood.
Social & External
The people behind it
Marquett Ferrell
Joshua
Karina Hernandez
Destiny
Brianna Minnich
Teresa
Shawnnah Drey
Joshua’s Mom
Sera Parry
Star
Harrison Fox
Frat Boy #1
Bryan Correa
Frat Boy #2
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The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
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Defiant young activists take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote.
Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.
Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.
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A young man with a bright future suffers a near-fatal accident and recreates his new life with the help of an unlikely animal friend.
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Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.
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