So for three months during the fall we were on the road hanging out with young people from all around the country, asking questions and documenting whatever we found. Yeah, we had a good time, but the focus of TYAP was (and still is) on our generation, not us. - A feature length documentary. Check out the teaser!
- A series of video profiles, themed shorts (for example, a short film on religion and today's youth), and behind the scenes content for the internet. We'll be releasing a few clips each week at the Video Page. - An art book with articles about our generation and blogs covering the road trip itself. Here are some of the questions we asked during production. U.S.
How much of America have you seen? What do you see as the most pressing issue affecting the U.S. today – and what would you do about it? What place in the US do you most want to see? What are you giving back to America? If given the chance to be President of the US, would you take it? Would you support a two-year National Service Corps? How do you see yourself fitting into the future of America? What do you think is causing the gap between rich and poor in America? FAMILY
What is your definition of a 21st century family? How much did your upbringing affect who you are? What have you learned from your parents or grandparents? GLOBAL
Is America a good neighbor? If you were an alien, would you want to move to earth? What should America’s role be in the global context? How did 9/11 change the way you view our country's place in the world? If you were in Vegas and could place bets on the success of countries over the next 20 years – what country would get your bet, and why? What country could we learn the most from? Should we be collaborating or competing with/against China and India? PERSONAL
Are you a have or have not? Are you happy where you are? Have you ever felt pressure from your parents or teachers to perform? How did you feel? What will be the most valuable personal skill in the 21st century? Why do you get up in the morning? What would the title track on the soundtrack of your life? When you were 16, is this what you envisioned your life being like? POP CULTURE
Are famous people role models? Should we care that Brad left Jennifer for Angelina? What does it mean when a pro athlete is paid more than the President? Where do you go to get your news and why do you go there? If you were famous, would you want to be recognized for your face or name? If you could be on the cover of any magazine, what magazine would it be? DRUGS
Do you believe crystal meth is the drug of our generation? Should we be worried about it? Have you seen it? If not, what is the drug of our generation? What would happen if our country legalized and taxed marijuana? Is it a good idea? SEX
How do you feel about dating in our generation? How many sex partners is ‘a lot’? Do you believe there is one person out there for you? A type of person out there for you? Is our generation more casual about sex than other generations? Are you more concerned about STD’s or out of wedlock pregnancy? GENERATION
Which generation is the greatest generation? Do you think we are becoming more connected or fragmented as a generation? What does our generation need to do? What is on the mind of America’s youth? Who do you look up to in our generation? Earlier generations were well defined…what defines our generation? CAREER
What is a successful career for you? What do you think of ‘sustainable development’? What is the future of ‘work’? How will things change? What are some things you spend money on that are worth every penny? How is money valued in our society? Is that the right way? If you were a venture capitalist – where would you invest your money? TECHNOLOGY
Is the internet truly creating connections among people? Or is it dividing us as we hide inside our private shells? Are you a member of a social-networking site? How has the experienced changed your personal interaction? Do you feel trapped or liberated by technology? RELIGION
Should wars be started over religious differences? What is God’s role in this world? What role does religion play in your life? Are you spiritual? Is there a higher power guiding our actions? RACE Is America a multi-cultural place? Why or why not? In terms of race relations, have we made any progress? Did Hurricane Katrina mean anything to race relations? Do you think affirmative action has worked? What kind of racism, if any, exists in America? If you like what we're doing, get involved by clicking here JOIN US.
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