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Zero Street

Like all children, Arthur King has his share of fears. Unfortunately, many of Arthur's concerns are based on the realities of his environment. An African-American boy poised on the farthers edge of childhood, Arthur is faced daily with racism, drugs and violence on the streets. He excapes these threats in fantasies, where he can sort through his fears and control his surroundings. But whn a scholl assignment prompts Arthur to begin a search for his proper role in society, his mother and his neighbors help him to doscover that dreams can lead to creative solutions in real life.

An inner-city tale of imagination and responsibility, Zero Street approaches life in the 'hood in an honest and straightforward manner. The film acknowledges that growing up in a volatile, urban setting can be an oppressive existence for many young people, especially children of color. Zero Street is designed to provide a strong vehicle for family and community discussion and encourages young people to make a positive impact on their surroundings, understand their own history, and appreciate the elders in thier communities.
Short fictional film about a fearful African-American boy who comes to understand how he can make an impact on the community around him.

Zyklon Portrait

A film by Elida Schogt , 1999, 13 min., Color
A Holocaust film without Holocaust imagery, ZYKLON PORTRAIT combines archival instructional films with family snapshots, home movies, underwater photo...