Summary Brandton Stokely is rejected from his dream school, Chapman University. He then eagerly awaits a letter from Colorado College, the only other school where he's applied. Though Brandton wants nothing more than to go to college, he worries constantly about his estranged mother and decides that if she wants him to stay in Mosca, he is willing to give up his dream. Vasthy Lamadrid is a good student, who dreams of going to college, but her family is poor and her undocumented status limits her financial aid opportunities, which may prevent Vasthy from attending her preferred schools. She is surprised to learn from her guidance counselor that out-of-state schools award private scholarships for which she might be eligible. For the first time in her life, Vasthy considers leaving Arizona. "Brick" Howze chose to be homeschooled so he could pursue a career in entertainment. Brick is so involved in his work that he elected to be homeschooled instead of "wasting time" in high school and that college is not a necessity. Brick struggles to maintain a balance between school work, his girlfriend, and his career but his decisions to focus on his relationship may ultimately threaten his entrepreneurial dream.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Stephen Boyer Shaquan McDowell Brandon McCauley Hanoy Urtarte
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Sep 27, 2014
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Al Jazeera America
Summary Brandton Stokely is rejected from his dream school, Chapman University. He then eagerly awaits a letter from Colorado College, the only other school where he's applied. Though Brandton wants nothing more than to go to college, he worries constantly about his estranged mother and decides that if she wants him to stay in Mosca, he is willing to give up his dream. Vasthy Lamadrid is a good student, who dreams of going to college, but her family is poor and her undocumented status limits her financial aid opportunities, which may prevent Vasthy from attending her preferred schools. She is surprised to learn from her guidance counselor that out-of-state schools award private scholarships for which she might be eligible. For the first time in her life, Vasthy considers leaving Arizona. "Brick" Howze chose to be homeschooled so he could pursue a career in entertainment. Brick is so involved in his work that he elected to be homeschooled instead of "wasting time" in high school and that college is not a necessity. Brick struggles to maintain a balance between school work, his girlfriend, and his career but his decisions to focus on his relationship may ultimately threaten his entrepreneurial dream.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Sep 27, 2014
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Al Jazeera America
