Series synopsis
America to Me is an American documentary television series that premiered on STARZ on August 26, 2018. It ended on November 1, 2018. It stars Brendan Barrette, Diane Barrios-Smith, Jada Buford and Charles Donalson.
A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged state of race, culture and education today with unprecedented depth and scope.
Premise
A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged state of race, culture and education today with unprecedented depth and scope.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brendan Barrette as Himself
- Diane Barrios-Smith as Herself
- Jada Buford as Herself
- Charles Donalson as Himself
- Caroline Robling-Griest as Herself
- Ke'Shawn Kumsa as Himself
- Grant Lee as Himself
- Kendale McCoy as Himself
Supporting cast
- Terrence Moore as Himself
- Tiara Oliphant as Herself
- Chanti Relf as Herself
- Gabe Townsell as Himself
- Jessica Stovall as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 26, 2018 | November 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What's the Big Deal About Oak Park? The school year begins at OPRF for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence and Ke'Shawn. Controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities. |
August 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Stranger in a Room Teacher Jess Stovall intervenes in Ke'Shawn's academic struggles. His mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF. Senior Kendale and junior Chanti grapple with identity. Homecoming Dance is very special for Grant. |
September 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
There is No Pain That Compares to the Struggle Kendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wresles with emotional trauma. Jess takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF's football team has a big game and a score to settle. |
September 9, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 26, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2018 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |