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201275 minPGdocumentary

Boys in Peril

201275 minPGdocumentary

Three Latino high school seniors in East Los Angeles face the challenges of transitioning from high school to college in their final year.

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Graham Streeter

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Three Latino high school seniors in East Los Angeles face the challenges of transitioning from high school to college in their final year.

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Graham Streeter

Graham Streeterdirector

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Julio, Edgar, and Abel are high school seniors in East Los Angeles. They face the challenges of transitioning from high school to college. Filmmaker Graham Streeter follows their stories as they navigate this critical period in their lives. Each student has a unique approach to the college application process and personal obstacles. The documentary runs for 75 minutes and was released in 2012. It aims to understand the factors affecting the college-bound population in America.

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