Day One follows a group of teenage refugees from war-torn
countries who are enrolled at a unique public school for refugees and
immigrants-only in St. Louis, MO, where they are guided through an
inspirational program of education, healing, and trauma intervention
by devoted educators, some of whom have chosen to relocate to the
inner city to support their students. Over the course of a year, we
watch the kids progress through layers of grief and loss as they
attend school, forge new friendships, and prepare to be mainstreamed
into local public high schools. Their triumphs and tribulations all
unfold with St. Louis as the backdrop: a rust-belt city that has
taken the bold step of welcoming immigrants as a solution for their
growing socio-economic problems.
Biography:
Lori Miller is a seasoned producer known for her award-winning
documentaries about arts and culture: Virtuosity (PBS), Shakespeare High (Tribeca FF, Showtime), and They Came to
Play (New York Times Critics Pick). Her independent feature
producing credits include: Panic, The Last Supper, and Perfect Opposites. Day One is Lori Miller's directing
debut. She is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, New
York, NY
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