Documentary History Project for Youth 2007 Video Premiere
See a slideshow of photos from the premiere!
What is a Settlement House? Join with the filmmakers as they learn about the history of the Settlement House Movement from its beginnings in London in the 1800s to its arrival in Philadelphia and up to present day. These institutions provided food, education, culture, and political clout for new immigrants and disenfranchised residents. Local settlement house leaders and participants from The Lighthouse, Lutheran Settlement House, Southwark House, Houston Center, Germantown Settlement, Settlement Music School and Friends Neighborhood Guild share their experiences and reflect on how their work has changed and evolved over time. Through archival photographs, personal stories and behind the scenes looks at the production discover how the settlement movement helped shape our nation by focusing on the unique needs of communities and neighborhoods that define our large cities.
The Documentary History Project for Youth is made possible by the Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation, Claneil Foundation, the Douty Foundation, Samuel S. Fels Fund, Dry Family Charitable Trust and individual contributors.
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The documentary was researched, written, shot and edited by these student videomakers: Ashura Abdul-Basit,11th grade, homeschooled; Shaquan Bagby, 8th grade, Shawmont Elementary; Annjeannette Daniels, 11th grade, Roxborough High; Jackson Fongsouvan, 12th grade, Central High School; Nydrea Gause, 11th grade, New Media Technology Charter School; Alex Ljachin, 11th grade, Franklin Learning Center; Matthew Palmer, 9th grade, Central High School; Sophavoeun Phuong, 12th grade, Bok High School; and Anthony Shah, 11th grade, Penn Wood High School, with participation from Corina Newsome and Shalante Townsend.
The independent filmmakers who guided and facilitated the project are Deborah Rudman, Jamese Wells and Amanda Whittenberger.