Cyntoia’s Life: Through a Classroom Lens

Seniors at Impact Academy screen the Independent Lens doc Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story

Last week, ITVS hosted a live chat with Dan Birman, the director of Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story, and the seniors at Impact Academy High School in Hayward, CA. Julie Galender will graduate from Impact this year and was a former intern with ITVS. Julie helped organize the live chat and offered CC her thoughts on the discussion.

Recently, I had the opportunity to intern for the Independent Television Service (ITVS).  My time working at the San Francisco organization got me really interested in watching documentaries and I wanted to share my excitement with all my friends.

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