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The Value of Friendship

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Reads 915
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Parts 24
Time 3h 51m

1950s 1956 coming-of-age discrimination drama equal-rights friendship prejudice racism segregation summer terrorism value

Set in the 1950s in Memphis, "The Value of Friendship" is a coming-of-age story that will touch your heart. When nine-year-old Autumn Grace Moran meets colored girl Gwendolyn ("Wendy") Summer, they form a bond so beautiful and powerful that it cannot be broken. In a time of prejudice, discrimination, terrorism, and the demand for equal rights, these two young girls will try to prove the power of true friendship, despite their different backgrounds. Because the truth is, true friendship is a gift that lasts through time, and neither color nor appearance matter.All Rights Reserved

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Ultimatum: The Fall Out

At San Marino High School, these teens may think that the life of a high student is going to be easy, but soon they will find out what it's really about. And with RJ's Compton school closing down, forcing him to transfer, he will join the student body at San Marino High with his tough, determined, and smart sister Maria who's a Junior at San Marino High, and his popular, smart, and strong childhood best friend Shelby who's a Sophomore attending the school. As we look into the lives of these San Marino Students, we take a ride through their journey to see what's to come.