Through fly-on-the-wall footage and insightful interviews, director ShakaJamal chronicles the effort to create a first-of-its-kind yoga and mindfulness program for Oakland Unified School District middle schools. Aimed at expanding students’ awareness and refining their goals, the initiative has been a unique success, and I Am Hope offers a poignant portrait of the day-to-day struggles of diverse young people united in their desire to pursue big dreams.

The Making of a Japanese
The Making of a Japanese

Children Are Too Young to Die
Children Are Too Young to Die

Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?

Comprehensive School
Comprehensive School

The Good Canadian
The Good Canadian

The mirror bird
The mirror bird
Son of the Streets
Son of the Streets

Backpack Full of Cash
Backpack Full of Cash

No Small Matter
No Small Matter
Aim High: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2012
Aim High: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2012

To Be and to Have
To Be and to Have

School for Hope
School for Hope