Woke Up Black — A Film by Mary F. Morten

A Film by Mary F. Morten

Woke Up Black

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Woke Up Black is a documentary by Mary F. Morten that follows five Black youth, aged 16–20, as they navigate race, identity, family, education, and justice in the United States.

Through their voices and experiences, the film paints a compelling picture of what it means to come of age as a young Black person in America, and the resilience it takes to thrive.

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Use this guide to facilitate conversations about the themes in Woke Up Black — race, identity, justice, and what it means to come of age in America.

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