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Season 1 – Through Our Eyes

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Children's perspectives on some of today's most challenging issues: homelessness, parental incarceration, military caregiving, and climate displacement.

Critics Reviews

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Steve Greene IndieWire 07/30/2021
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"Through Our Eyes" works best as a stepping stone to understanding how anyone watching, not just children, can be a part of breaking these cycles. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 07/29/2021
5/5
Blissfully free of cliche, there is much to be learned from the strong, wise children who tell their stories in this series. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 07/27/2021
The episodes of Through Our Eyes are short but informative, not because they're crammed with statistics, but because they feature kids who are going through real-life issues and managing to live full childhoods despite their circumstances. Go to Full Review Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic 07/26/2021
This docuseries is a wonderfully crafted cinematic blueprint for parent and children going through tough times. It's just proves that mental wellness is not reserved for adults Go to Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) 07/21/2021
Thoughtful, provocative, and ultimately difficult to watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/07/2022 It was amazing with episode 2 as my favorite. See more Read all reviews
Through Our Eyes — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Smriti Mundhra

Director

Talleah Bridges McMahon

Director

Geeta Gandbhir

Director

Kristi Jacobson

Director

Rudy Valdez

Director

Susan MacLaury

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 22, 2021 Apart The experiences of three resilient children navigating the complex emotional challenges of their parents' incarceration as their families work to provide stability and support. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 22, 2021 Uprooted Two children in Iowa face the loss of their family farm due to climate change, while a third in Texas waits for her hurricane-damaged home to be rebuilt. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 22, 2021 Homefront Three children of veteran families cope with the emotional impact of having a wounded parent, navigate the unique challenges of visible and invisible injuries sustained during military service, and journey toward healing. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 22, 2021 Shelter Three children and their families try to keep their dreams alive while navigating housing insecurity in Los Angeles. Details Episode 5 Aired May 1, 2024 Leading Two young activists fight for causes they believe in, including Black Lives Matter and fighting Asian hate. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2024 Reclaim Two brothers connect to their Hawaiian roots through language and the practice of hula. Details

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Through Our Eyes — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Smriti Mundhra, Talleah Bridges McMahon, Geeta Gandbhir, Kristi Jacobson, Rudy Valdez
Executive Producer
Susan MacLaury, Albie Hecht, Cheyenne Tan, Lisa Valencia-Svensson
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 22, 2021