Documentary for first generation college applicants

The documentary “First Generation” which follows high school students’ journey through the unfamiliar college application process will be screened at five Atlanta high schools this month.

An additional free community screening will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW.

The documentary will be screened for students at Tri-Cities, Coretta Scott King YWLA, Meadowcreek, North Atlanta and Grady High Schools.

Information: www.firstgenerationfilm.com.

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