This film changed the world when it was released in 1996. The first film to give adults, including teachers, practical lessons on how to talk with kids about gays, lesbians and prejudice.
The second documentary I ever edited was a 3 hour long Frontline; an examination of race in America through the story of a tumultuous year at Berkeley High School. Boy was I lucky to be on this team! I co-edited with lead editor Ken Schneider. Learned a LOT! I don’t have a trailer for this film but you can watch it online HERE.
Editors: Ken Schneider & Shirley Thompson
Director: Scott Andrews
Producers: Scott Andrews, Stephen Olsson, Inez Robinson-Odom
In 1990 I wanted to become a documentary editor, but no one would hire me because I only had television and corporate credits. So I directed and edited a film so that I would have a work sample to show. And it worked! This film launched my documentary editing career, won my first Emmy and landed me in the amazing New Day Films collective. Changed my life. A sweet film featuring my dear friend for 30 years now Jana Napoli and the talented young artists of YA/YA, Inc.
