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A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

A diverse group of approximately twenty-five people, mostly women, smile while posing for a photo in a classroom setting. A large screen behind them displays the title "BEYOND THE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH FOSTER CARE.

B.T.S College Tour

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Thomas, the film's editor, and Shondale, the creator of "Beyond The System," stand proudly next to a large board displaying the esteemed sponsors of the film's cinema release. Their smiles reflect gratitude for the vital support that made the documentary possible.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

Four individuals are standing on a stage in front of a blank screen. From left to right: a woman with braids and glasses in a light blue button-up, Shondale (the film's creator) in a dark blue jumpsuit and blue headband, Thomas (the film's editor) with dreadlocks and a beard in plaid shirt and overalls, and a woman in a dark hoodie and camouflage leggings. All are smiling at the camera.

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