‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
Clip: Season 2019 Episode 3 | 1m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.
Coming Soon to PBS: Victor Rios joined a gang shortly after having his head broken open by a baseball bat. Seeking physical protection in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Oakland, 14-year-old Rios asked to be jumped in. Rios’ story reveals what shorthand labels like “gang member” obscure.
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‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
Clip: Season 2019 Episode 3 | 1m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Coming Soon to PBS: Victor Rios joined a gang shortly after having his head broken open by a baseball bat. Seeking physical protection in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Oakland, 14-year-old Rios asked to be jumped in. Rios’ story reveals what shorthand labels like “gang member” obscure.
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Education, Rebellion, and Hope
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Kadhir Rajagopal, a former student of Rios, discusses education and rebellion. (4m 36s)
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Get a first look at VOCES' "The Pushouts" from the team behind the film. (2m)
‘It Really Haunts Me Every Day’
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Victor wrestles with the difficult task of leaving his young people at the end of the day. (1m 14s)
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About 1.2 million young people are pushed out of school each year. (2m 10s)
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Meet Dr. Victor Rios a former gang member working with youth being “pushed out” of school. (30s)
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