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Article from Twin Cities Daily Planet | Minneapolis - St. Paul


War, pollution, boys v. girls: You name it, teen videos address it

Kenny Bankhead had always wanted to be on or behind the camera, and Bankhead is suited for both, with his crooked smile and charismatic presence. Last summer Bankhead’s probation officer told him about a summer program that teaches youth how to make documentaries and public service announcements. Bankhead, who was entering his senior year at Highland Senior High School in St. Paul, was intrigued. Nine months later on March 29, he sat on a panel and joked with the audience at the Weisman Art Museum’s screening of videos made by teens. MORE »

Things People Say

"We wanted lots of blood and guts and gore as much as you did ..."

Comments are running as high as August temperatures this week. Douglas McGill’s article on the Oromo people of Ethiopia and politicking in Minnesota triggered lots of comments, ranging from “Genuine integrity to the truth” to “rubbish eyegougeing lie.” MORE »