Film Lens
Our Time follows four recent college graduates as they travel across the lower 48 states in an RV. They engage with young Americans from diverse backgrounds, discussing topics such as growing up, 9/11, race, and the American Dream. The film captures a wide range of perspectives, featuring individuals like a cancer researcher in Boston and a drug dealer in New Mexico.
The documentary culminates in the historic election of 2008, showcasing how this generation mobilizes to make their voices heard. It serves as a reflection on the experiences of youth in 21st-century America, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and the quest for identity among young people.
Why Watch
- •Meet diverse young Americans from coast to coast.
- •Find out what youth think about the American Dream.
- •See how the 2008 election energized a generation.
Did You Know
•The film features Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, in Silicon Valley.
•The group traveled to all 48 contiguous states to gather insights.
•One of the individuals interviewed is an Iraq veteran from Florida.
•The documentary has a runtime of 60 minutes.
Perfect For
Youth culturePolitical engagementAmerican history