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Kids Speak Out Oregon: The American Dream

27 minutes 30 seconds

Now Playing As: Captioned (English) (change)

The American dream is the idea that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. Does the American dream exist? Do all people have the same opportunities? A panel of youth discuss these questions and more. Part of the "Kids Speak Out" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds

Thirteen people, ranging from children to adults, are on a video call. One person is absent from their screen and one boy has a Fortnite background behind him.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 1
25 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Young girl talks to us in her living room as she holds a tub full of slime in her hands.
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Episode 2
21 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Dr. Joshua Weiner talks to us over a video call.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 3
19 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Young boy looks down as he sits in a room with a couch and shelf behind him.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 4
22 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
View of a street from above. Text reads, “Barbara Harrison Media Presents.”
Kids Speak Out
Episode 5
20 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Erin Rafferty talks to us with her hands in front of her like she's doing an interview.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 6
15 minutes 22 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Erin Rafferty sits and looks at us as if giving an interview.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 7
17 minutes 44 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Split screen shows fourteen people, a few adults, but mostly teens, are on a video call together.
Kids Speak Out
Episode
23 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Man wearing a hoodie talks to us as he sits in a room with a yellow bookcase.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 9
19 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Thirteen people, including two adults and mostly teenagers, are on a video call together.
Kids Speak Out
Episode 10
21 minutes 19 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12