An innovative hybrid docu-series that explores the challenges, joys and complexities of adolescence through ten compelling coming-of-age stories. Growing Up draws on storytelling, experimentation and documentary to let 18- to 21-year-olds tell their stories.
Episodes
Vanessa finds community amongst other confident Black women, and is inspired to study psychology.
Clare and Isabel's story is about their friendship and passion for giving back to their community.
Amiri's episode follows a Black man's journey to finding the courage to be loved for who he is.
Emily's story looks at her experience building a platform for creatives in the disability community.
Sage is a 20-year-old Afro-Latina artist and organizer finding her identity as a trans woman.
David is a young man from California who stepped out of his comfort zone by discovering poetry.
Sofia's story outlines her barrier breaking journey in STEM as a Black woman coder.
Alex's story dives into her experience dealing with depression in her middle and high school years.
Athena's episode is about a young South Asian woman's journey with her body image.
Gavin overcomes the hardships of homelessness to earn a full scholarship to study nursing.
