Against the Current, a documentary produced by Curriculum & Instruction assistant professor Asif Wilson, has received a Telly Award.
The film received a bronze in the General Documentary category. Against the Current follows Kyla Nash, a Chicago Public Schools student, as she explores Black history and resistance throughout Illinois’ history.
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receive over 13,000 entries globally. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 250 leading experts, including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks —reflecting the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates.
