“The Class” Screening & Q&A

Mar 6, 2025

10:00am – 11:15am CT

In the East Bay six high school seniors pursue higher education dreams amid the turmoil of a pandemic year. With resilience and determination, they face obstacles head-on, inspired by their college adviser, “Mr. Cam.”

From Executive Producers Daveed Diggs and Nicole Hurd and award-winning filmmakers Jaye and Adam Fenderson, this six-part docuseries captures an unprecedented moment in time and the universal stories of hope, resolve, strength and success found in the most unexpected places.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Adam Fenderson

Adam Fenderson

Three Frame Media

photo of Jaye Fenderson

Jaye Fenderson

Three Frame Media

photo of Nicole Hurd

Nicole Hurd

Lafayette College

photo of Ian Valdez

Ian Valdez

The University Of Texas At Austin, Advise TX College Advising Corps

About
Format: Film Screening
Type: Session
Focus Area: Convergence