THE FIRST CLASS follows the founding class of Crosstown High in Memphis, one of the XQ schools from across the country that is redefining the future of learning. Join Crosstown students on their journeys from ninth grade through the triumph of graduation as they imagine life on Mars, step into the lives of refugees, learn to think critically—and ultimately find themselves. This intimate verité film gives voice to the beauty and value of the American high school—and the possibility of what high school can be for students everywhere. This year, we worked alongside XQ and THE FIRST CLASS filmmakers to develop an impact campaign strategy, working towards a screenings campaign that inspires communities to #ReThinkHighSchool in 2024.
