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The film caused me to think in ways I hadn’t before, which is the highest compliment I can give! Barbara, Northsider News

The Film Me, The “Other”, is a very important movie that presents the personal and moving experiences of college students regarding their perspectives and everyday interactions as “an other”.  Told in their own words, the stories were more powerful than I had expected and shed new light for me on the challenges that college students feel and the strategies they use to cope with the world around them.  The movie would appeal to other students and to adults as well.  I was part of a panel at the University of Michigan Medical School that provided our perspectives to fellow faculty and staff after a showing of the film.  The panel was diverse in race, ethnicity and role in the health system.  Regardless, we were all moved by the film and had a robust discussion regarding both how we might now be more sensitized to challenges others may face and also when we ourselves can feel like “the other”.  I would recommend the film to those in health care systems as a way to better understand our patients and others whom we serve. Gary L. Freed MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Health Management and Policy, Associate Chair, Dept of Pediatrics, Director of Faculty Programs, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, University of Michigan – Michigan Medicine 

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I had the pleasure of attending the world premiere and absolutely loved the film. I am part of The Friendship Circle at Oberlin College in Ohio which is a student organization dedicated to promoting friendship as a radical foundation for social change and building community among people of all religious and cultural identities. We decided to screen the film on our campus at our annual Friendship Day Festival followed by a panel discussion with the cast and director as we believe Me, The "Other" represents a perfect manifestation of how understanding and listening to each other's stories can build friendships across "otherness." Ellie Tiley, The Friendship Circle Student Organization, Oberlin College, Ohio

The film, Me, The “Other'' offers a powerful depiction of the painful and poignant ways that prejudice and othering impact individuals, their families and communities. The film demonstrates the strength and courage needed to overcome bias, and points to the need to remove stigma and create communities that foster inclusion and equity for all. That members of the cast and crew included students and alums from colleges in Washtenaw County - including  University of Michigan - makes it resonate even more, though anyone will be moved by this film’s honest and realistic portrayal of ways that understanding differences leads us to the common ground we share. The strong, positive response to the film’s first screening at the University of Michigan led to multiple screenings across campus along with panel discussions and group workshops. This furthered and deepened conversations already underway to activate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as central and inseparable from our mission as a public institution. Katrina Wade-Golden, Deputy Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Implementation for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan, University of Michigan, Office of the Provost

Me, The “Other” is a powerful film that provides an intimate look into the lives of twelve individuals and their struggles to belong in society. The themes explored align with the University of Michigan’s ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and our goal to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and heard. Through this film, our faculty and staff have been able to delve deeply into these topics through introspection, reflection and discussion. It has been used by individuals, small work teams, even our entire human resources community as a way to facilitate meaningful dialogue and opportunities for growth. The film’s subjects, who share compelling, personal narratives, all hail from the community around the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. While this creates a strong connection to our U-M community, their stories are so compelling that they will no-doubt resonate with audiences across the world. Rich Holcomb, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, University of Michigan

The University of Michigan staff had an incredible experience with the Me, The “Other” documentary. Our more than 100 attendees were thoroughly engaged in the film's moving exploration of diversity, inclusivity and 'otherness'. A thoughtful discussion with our participants prompted our group to consider the relevance and broad application of the film's messages - a thought-provoking experience for all of us.  Priya Phagu, University of Michigan, Office of Culture & Strategy