A Chicago High School Faces Systemic Challenges




Midday on WNYC show

Summary: <p>Director Steve James discusses his new series <em>America to Me</em>, a 10-part series that follows students, faculty, and families over the course of one year at a high school in Chicagoland’s Oak Park neighborhood. The series addresses decades-long racial and educational inequalities and the everyday challenges of being a high school student. It premiered at Sundance and launches on Starz on August 26. </p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino. </em></p>