| Portion of title |
Ama's journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad |
| Abstract |
This educational film follows a middle school group of girls as they participate in the Interactive Underground Railroad Project, including visits to historical sites. The film interweaves the story of an enslaved girl named Ama, from her capture in Africa to her escape via the Underground Railroad. |
| General note | Created in partnership with the YWCA Santa Monica/Westside adult and youth focus groups, and many others. |
| General note | Includes additional projects and Making of the project film. |
| General note | Copies of film and curriculum available to educators from www.nevergiveupfilm.org . |
| Credits | Producer and director, Kesa Kivel ; original story and script, Kesa Kivel ; director of photography, Brogan de Paor ; editor Brogan de Paor; illustrations, Mary Nadler ; original score, Pei Pei Chung. |
| Interest grade level |
Grades 5-10. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Genre/form | Educational films. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
