American Families Under Siege (01:37)

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Approximately 20% of America's children live in poverty. Homicide is the leading cause of death for young African American men. Dolores Sheen heads a school created for at-risk children in Watts.

Watts Struggles to Survive (02:12)

An expert reflects on the 1965 Watts uprising and the area's continued deterioration. The Sheenway School and Culture Center teaches survival skills, self-respect, and responsibility to students from preschool through 12th grade. (Graphic images)

Sheenway School and Culture Center (02:00)

Dolores Sheen describes family characteristics of typical students. This film's video-diarists, Sheenway students, introduce themselves and discuss their exposure to violence.

A Village Raises a Child (02:35)

Dolores Sheen discusses the importance of parental involvement. Parents describe the Sheenway School's approach. Students take viewers on a tour of the school.

Learning Social Skills (02:31)

Dolores Sheen describes the atmosphere at Sheenway School. Students enjoy a variety of foods at a tea party. A student describes her growth at the school.

Interview with Latasha (02:02)

Latasha takes viewers on a tour of her home and discusses her dreams for the future. She films a debate with one of her friends about Sheenway School and public schools.

Interview with Edward (02:24)

Edward takes viewers on a tour of his home on Thanksgiving Day. His grandmother and Delores Sheen discuss the changes in Edward since attending Sheenway School.

Field Trips (01:52)

Sheenway School students visit UCLA. They learn about African musical instruments and art. Dolores Sheen discusses exposing children to the wider world.

Meeting the Budget and More (02:56)

Dolores Sheen uses baking to help students learn math. Sheen discusses the struggle to keep Sheenway School financially afloat. Students describe "Aunt Dolores."

A Serious Infraction (03:57)

Mr. Clay reveals startling news about two students; Juan and Brian admit to taking Brian's mother's van. Dolores Sheen and the boys' parents call the police; Sheen is heartbroken.

Learning the Hard Way (02:06)

Dolores Sheen, Latasha, Brian's mom, express their feelings about the stolen van. Juan and Brian discuss taking accountability.

I Am (02:16)

Mr. Clay sees identifies with Sheenway School students. Latasha and Edward discuss their dreams. Dolores Sheen reflects on Edward's fear of graduation; she talks to Edward about his future.

Contributing to Society (01:35)

Dolores Sheen shares her definition of success. Everything we do must inspire and enrich our children in order to secure our future.

Credits: The Sheenway Experience: Tough Love (01:08)

Credits: The Sheenway Experience: Tough Love