Tribeca Teaches: Four Short Films

This spring, the Tribeca Film Institute was proud to present the world premiere of four short films created by students from the Bronx Preparatory Charter School. As part of the Tribeca Teaches program, 86 middle school students spent 10 weeks conceiving of and filming their own short documentary films, with the support of professional filmmakers. Each of these four films explore the lives, experiences and perspectives of young people in the South Bronx. Here are their stories:

Where We’re From

In Where We’re From sixth graders at Bronx Prep discuss their various heritages and celebrate the diversity of the South Bronx. Play »

Do the Correct Thing

Do the Correct Thing asks the question, is peer pressure always bad? Can anything good come from following the crowd? Play »

Tangled

In Tangled students discuss race relations between black and Latinos by looking at an age old racial stereotype. Play »

Rebel

Rebel: Angel at 8. Rebel at 13. What happens when good kids become teenagers? Students discuss whether rebellion is a temporary phase or a life long pursuit. Play »