Louis and Cassie, the protagonists of the film, are high schools students tired of being disempowered and disrespected in the classroom. A student who is new to the school -- and to Earth -- invites them to contact elected officials, but they decide to engage their classmates and create change on their own terms.
Global Action Project is going to the Allied Media Conference!
Posted on 06/23/2011
Three youth producers from Global Action Project's SupaFriends program will be facilitating "Queer Youth of Color Making Media, Building Community" at the Allied Media Conference in Detroit. Come check it out!
Friday, June 24, 2011 2:00PM - 3:30PM: SESION BLOCK 3
Room M (McGregor) | workshop | For all ages
Queer Youth of Color Making Media, Building Community Part 1
Presenters: Global Action Project's SupaFriends
As queer and trans representations in mainstream visual media become more common, it’s crucial that we look critically at the ideologies and political messages they contain. In Part 1 of this interactive youth-led workshop, we’ll analyze examples of how queer and trans youth have been represented in mainstream/dominant media and discuss the impact this media has on us and our communities. When we work together to create our own media, we build our analysis, relationships, and vision through the creative process, and we strengthen the impact of our voices. Participants will learn media literacy skills that we can use to reframe issues based on our perspectives, analysis and lived experiences, and to create our own media for community power. Stick around for Part 2!