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Passion Drives Us

Season 1 Episode 2 | 5m 01s

Pursuing a career in the arts can be difficult. Lissette Hernandez, a former "Youth Cinema Project" graduate, is passionate about acting as a career but is challenged by what it means for her future. Follow this young Latinx college student as she finds her balance, and footing in the acting world.

Aired: 10/14/18
Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate: Getting Back to Work initiative. Additional funding provided by the Wyncote Foundation.
Extras
What happens after high school? Grad Luna finds herself not knowing what the future holds.
Going to college is one challenge. Life - family, friends and financial aid - are another.
A gap year program is providing college bound students with the keys to success.
Young Latinx graduates share their post-H.S. journeys and what influenced their decisions.
A preview of Carla Dauden's short narrative film, THE JUMP.
A behind-the-scenes look at Carla Dauden's short narrative film, THE JUMP.
A preview of Carlos Valdivia's short narrative film, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá.
A behind-the-scenes look at Carlos Valdivia's short narrative film, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
A behind-the-scenes look at Dez Hernández's short documentary, AIM TO LEAP.
A behind-the-scenes look at Georgina González's short documentary, PASSION DRIVES US.
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