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Maddy is a sixth-grader in Ohio who opposes a law requiring BMI testing in public schools and the ‘fat shaming’ letters parents receive when a child is considered to be overweight. Student journalist Bailey Webber joins the fight and together the two girls take a stand against bullying and government hypocrisy while exploring the complex and controversial truths behind the childhood obesity debate.

Meet Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the fiercest teenager in America. From the hard knock streets of Flint, Michigan, Claressa is undefeated and confident. With a fierceness that extends beyond the ring, she protects her family –even when their instability and addictions threaten to derail her dream. The one stable force in Claressa’s life is her coach, Jason Crutchfield. He’s always wanted a champion. He just never thought it would be a girl!

VERY STRONG LANGUAGE. DRUG/ALCOHOL USE.

After three years of agonizing ups and downs, a group of 11-12 year-old orphans and lost boys from the slums of Kampala, Uganda become the first African baseball team to play in the Little League World Series. Throughout their journey, the boys forge friendships and a greater understanding of each other as they quash stereotypes and overcome cynicism.

ENGLISH AND LUGANDAN (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES)

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THE STUDENT BODY (2015)

T-REX (2015)

OPPOSITE FIELD (2014)