Screening: "American Nightmare/American Dream" + Talk w/the Documentary's Stars

"American Nightmare/American Dream" dives deep into the lives of four New Yorkers trapped in the cycle of poverty battling relentless challenges of homelessness, domestic violence, discrimination, and prison. Amid the chaos they nurture a powerful hope for a better future. At a crucial turning point they courageously apply for college. As they navigate the complexities of poverty and academia they encounter a system built to thwart their American Dream. Will they rise above the obstacles or will the weight of the system extinguish their hopes? Their journey reveals the stark realities they face in pursuit of a better life.