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8600 Ward Parkway, Ste 14, Kansas City, MO, 64114
6:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Class of COVID-19 explores the challenges facing educators, students, and families during the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Issues such as the inequities of school resources, student activism during the pandemic, and struggles with mental health come to light. This film introduces us to Nicole, a teacher battling severe health challenges who continued to teach from her hospital bed, and Stephen, a high school history teacher helping students navigate the complex issues of racial and social justice. The film also follows three Black, female-identifying high school students who take on leadership roles in the Black Lives Matter movement. Clarke, a high school junior, began kneeling at her volleyball games, facing punishment from her school’s administration. Aggie shares her determination to fight for social justice, even during a health crisis. Kolbi shares her journey from high school senior to community activist and the difficulties of organizing during a pandemic. Ultimately, this is a hopeful story, filled with examples of empathy, humanity, and courage.
