Jada Buford

A year-long immersion into one of Chicago's most progressive and diverse public schools, located in suburban Oak Park. Both intimate and epic, exploring America's charged state of race, culture and education today with unprecedented depth and scope.

At an all-night sleepover, 11-year-old Symone faces growing pains when she gets her first period, sparking confusion and embarrassment, but with best friends Kayla and Grace, she begins embracing entering womanhood and discovers the true power of sisterhood.