Tribeca Youth on CBS Sunday Morning—May 24, 2009

On Sunday, May 24, CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature segment entitled “Children of the Recession” where Tribeca Film Institute’s youth filmmakers have created films that depict their own experiences of the recession. CBS Sunday Morning followed four of our students, three high schoolers from the Tribeca Film Fellows and a middle schooler from our Tribeca Teaches program at Bronx Preparatory Charter School as they created their films, discussed the economic climate and shared their stories.

The segment also discussed the importance of young voices and youth filmmaking and discuss that the Tribeca Film Institute has facilitated this process with young people around New York City.

If you missed the CBS Sunday Morning the entire segment may be viewed below

Ky Oseasha's Story
Ky Oseasha talks with other teens about what the recession has meant for them.

    

Rana's story
Rana tackles whether she should go to her senior prom amid tight economic times.

Lanaisha's story
Lanaisha talks about how her mother's job loss has affected her childhood.

  

Sarah's story
 Sarah looks at how the recession has taken away one of her most cherished pasttimes - sleepaway camp.

Derek's story
Derek explores how the recession has made heading off to college a more difficult proposition.