An intimate verité film from filmmaker Lee Hirsch (Bully, Amandla!) that follows students and educators at a groundbreaking new high school in Memphis, one of the nation's innovative "XQ Schools" redefining the future of learning—at a time when new approaches are necessary. Their inspiring journey shows what learning can look like—and accomplish—when a city comes together to rethink what high school can be.

Join Crosstown students on their journeys from 9th 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 documentary will inspire educators and communities to take a close look at the challenges facing students in their own high schools and to start the conversation about how they, too, can rethink learning for teachers and students.

"XQ Institute is an Oakland, California-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life."