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Fresh Films documentary I AM disABLEd made its world premiere at SXSW Film Festival and is now airing and streaming nationwide on PBS. This film invites us to see ability, courage, and potential instead of limits.

I AM disABLEd is now on PBS!

Filmed over 6 months with Fresh Films students behind the camera, the documentary follows young performers with disabilities as they bring Seussical to life.

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The Fresh Films crew has received accolades from diverse media outlets for their original films. Recent press highlights the impact and importance of featuring underestimated and underrepresented youth in the production of feature films.

“THERE IS AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION THAT OCCURS WHEN PEOPLE NOT ONLY FEEL INCLUDED BUT FEEL TRULY ACCEPTED.” said Rachael Damm, project manager and co-chair for QC ABLEd. Her daughter, 17-year-old Halea Damm is featured in the film.

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Washington Post says The Stream is:
“A FAMILY FRIENDLY VERSION OF STAND BY ME.

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Lifetime Teams With Fresh Films to Offer Paid Apprenticeships; Part of Effort to Support Young Women From Underserved Communities.

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Fresh Films creates award-winning films, TV shows and documentaries while training diverse youth in all aspects of production.  We’re on a mission to create a pipeline of work-ready talent for college & careers in the rapidly growing and high-wage $771 billion dollar Entertainment & Media industry. It’s all about diversifying media, democratizing access and building economic mobility!   Join us—as a youth filmmaker, as a partner, as a supporter—and let’s keep transforming lives, transforming stories and transforming the industry!