Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Film:'American Promise'

This documentary was recorded over 13 years of the experiences of two middle-class African-American boys who entered a very prestigious--and historically white--private school on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Five-year-old best friends Idris and Seun were placed in a demanding environment that provided new opportunities and challenges. American Promise, which traces the boys' journey from kindergarten through high school graduation, finds the greatest challenge for the families--and perhaps the country--is to close the black male educational achievement gap. Winner, U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award, 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Cosponsored by DiversityWorks and Diversity Film Series