You Thought You Had It Tough

We all know growing up can be hard. From struggling to take care of a parent, to making hard choices, to finding a prom date, these youths show us just how tough it can be. — Eric Paler

Total Runtime: 89

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A young boy tries to help his mother break out of her misery. Inspired by mythology, he has a plan.

While disposing of her worldly possessions, a woman reflects on her life through the prism of her own childhood.

A Catholic school principal accuses a new student of vandalism. But is she being selectively targeted?

Frankie wants to make his own decisions, but his older brother is in charge. He learns that sometimes exercising rebellion is finding clarity.

Living in South Central Los Angeles, Billy finds it impossible to fit in. His father, Daniel, finds it impossible to live without Billy and goes to extremes to take matters into his own hands.

Davina Wan experienced a fractured childhood that drove her to seek comfort with a teenage girl-gang. Looking back, the now twenty-something recounts what helped her survive and what motivated her to change her life.

Priya needs a date for the prom. With the exception of her twin brother, her family does everything they can to help, but Priya learns that good things happen to those who help themselves.

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