Our Hidden Culture

This documentary looks at rape culture–our hidden culture that leads to violence against women and men. It was produced by the Summer 2009 Hard Cover Apprentices. For more from the longest-running youth media organization in the world, check out our channel: youtube.com/hardcoverchicago.

Screenprinting at Gallery 37

Join students at John Houston Academy as they take a trip down to the Loop at After School Matter’s state-of-the-art Gallery 37, when teens from all over the city learn about screen printing, creativity, and technique.

Reasons

ASA High School students feature their talents in this original song and music video from a weary but hopeful perspective. This music video is an exclusive production from youth working with Community TV Network.

Trauma

This youth-produced documentary on the epidemic of gun violence in Chicago is one of CTVN’s broadest and longest-running projects ever. Trailer: Final Project:

Life Isn’t A Game

This film is a window of the mind of a gamer. The meaning of this film is to show people that games and violence can look cool but sometimes is not always needed. This film shows that you could lose yourself if you get caught up in the game.

Be Seen: Omar

The Be Seen-What Next? Summer 2011 Project concentrates on teenagers pivotal transition from high-school life to post-high school life, their decisions (or lack thereof) , and the reasons behind them. This is Omar’s story…