Avery, a Brooklyn teenager, faces challenges in her academic life and aspirations for a college track career while seeking to connect with her African-American heritage.
“A Jewish, African-American Adopted Daughter...and her Search for Self”
Synopsis
Avery, a Brooklyn teenager, faces challenges in her academic life and aspirations for a college track career while seeking to connect with her African-American heritage.
Synopsis
Avery navigates her teenage years in Brooklyn, raised by white Jewish lesbians and two adopted brothers. As she seeks to understand her African-American heritage, her curiosity about her birth mother intensifies. This search strains her relationships with her family and affects her school life. Avery's dreams of a college track career face challenges as she confronts issues of identity and acceptance. Directed by Nicole Opper, "Off and Running" documents her personal struggles and the impact on family bonds.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Avery, a unique voice in Brooklyn's diverse landscape.
- Find out how family dynamics shift with identity questions.
- See Avery's pursuit of a college track career unfold.
Did You Know
- Avery is raised by white Jewish lesbians in Brooklyn.
- The film was directed by Nicole Opper in 2009.
- The documentary has a runtime of 76 minutes.
- Avery has two adopted brothers.
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Who directed the documentary Off and Running?
Nicole Opper directed Off and Running.
What is the runtime of Off and Running?
Off and Running has a runtime of 76 minutes.
What year was Off and Running released?
Off and Running was released in 2009.
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