Student Projects

29 x 15 studies fifteen students (and one teacher) as they work collectively to become first-time documentarians. Click here to view a video clip of students who discuss whether multimedia composition is a more effective way to learn than a research paper.

With a focus on the individual family members, An American Divorce attempts to show the healing and rebuilding that one family has undergone in the past fourteen years. Listen to an audio clip of Frank who describes his estrangement from his father due to divorce.

Race Relations examines the past, present, and future of race relations at UNC-CH. View a video clip of Chimi Boyd, Interim Director of the UNC YMCA, who describes the history of race relations on campus.

Running Red Lights tells the story of a young black man and two white women he dated at different times. Listen to an audio clip of a woman who describes her experiences with interacial dating.

The Older Undergraduate portrays the undergraduate experiences of older students at Carolina. View a video clip of a thirty year-old who compares his undergraduate experience to his classmates'.

Through the Eyes of La Gente examines the culture of Hispanic students at UNC as well as the problems they face as a minority group on campus. View a video clip of a woman who describes the "atmosphere" for Hispanic students on campus.

Behind the Oars aims to come to terms with the motivations and personalities of crew members who subject themselves to difficult, grueling training and competition. View a video clip of a typical collegiate rowing practice.

Britney: An Examination of the State of Teen Idols considers popular culture through a specific look at Britney Spears' fans. Listen to an audio clip of a music fan who reflects on the Britney Spears phenomenon.

By Destiny or Design considers, in particular, the connection between mental illness and homelessness. Watch a video interview with Rosetta Wash, director of the InterFaith Council community shelter in Chapel Hill, NC.

Rowing 101 provides background information on rowing and examines the growth of this sport. View a video clip of a women's rowing team on race day.

Body Art examines the motivations and experiences of several college students and the culture associated with body art. View a shocking clip of a tongue-piercing and listen to the insightful comments of two tattoo artists.

More Than Skin Deep: North Dallas Mission Work in South Central Chicago documents the interaction between Seth's affluent, white youth group and the innercity black children of Chicago's Ingleside neighborhood. View a video of the youth group's mission work with the children in South Central Chicago.

A SURGE Forward examines the creation and growth of a political activist organization and their preparation for an upcoming protest. Listen to an audio interview with Dennis Markatos who discusses the beginning of SURGE, a student activist organization.

Changing Identities surveys the successes and failures of Medicare from the viewpoint of the elderly. Siddharth was given a John Hope Franklin Award to continue work on his documentary through the summer. View an interview with U.S. Congressman David Price who discusses medicare.

The Living Well Program examines the Living Well housing program, a substance-free campus housing option. View an interview with a coordinator for the living well program.

Fast Friends tells the story of a group of people who work to save retired racing greyhounds from euthenization. View a video clip that describes Greyhound Friends of NC, a greyhound rescue/adoption kennel.