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In the wake of the “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements, four Milwaukee students discuss their experiences as women in film. Interview with filmmakers Jennifer Leu, Kaitlin Mader, and Reilly Peterman:

My Milwaukee is a short documentary about a male from Texas in his mid-20’s living in the city of Milwaukee,Wisconsin. From living the college life to bar hopping, this Texan has embarked on a journey he never anticipated. Interview with filmmaker Roberto Garza:

Crowds gathered in Waukesha to march for Latino and immigrant rights on May 1 during, ‘A Day Without Latinx and Immigrants,’ an annual march that, in previous years, was held in Milwaukee, but made it to Waukesha this year in opposition of the federal 287(g) program. Last year in August, Waukesha Sheriff Eric Severson applied […]

The white walls of a typical dorm room could have placed the group of five guys anywhere inside the country, except there was one thing that placed them in Sandburg Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A yellow flag with the Panther in the middle and Milwaukee spelled over top of it. Inside this […]

In a world where digital movie-watching has now become the norm, a chain of old-fashioned video rental stores across the United States has continued to thrive. Our documentary explores one store in Wisconsin and uncovers the secret to their success. Interview with filmmakers Rachel Altman and Sam Caravello:

Three students travel to Chicago to document their experience at what is known to be one of the most haunted hotels in the nation. Interview with filmmakers Cassandra Bretl, Danielle Gazdecki, and Danielle Miller:

Media Milwaukee is a national finalist for Best Independent Online Student Publication in the Society of Professional Journalists 2017 Mark of Excellence Awards, and UWM students’ coverage of the Women’s March on Madison is a national finalist in the Television General News Reporting category. Jenna Gaidosh, Tisia Muzinga, Stevan Stojanovic and Jenna Graham produced the winning videos. […]

Kindergarten teacher Andrea Reyes reflects on what it’s like living in the United States as a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status, known as DACA.

More than 13-thousand refugees resettled in Wisconsin between 2002 and 2016, according to the State Department. Community members aim to change the fortunes of refugees in Milwaukee. Salam Fatayer reports.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joined groups from around the community to raise awareness for sexual violence on Denim Day. Jennifer Leu has the story.

Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt discussed public policy and his election campaign at the Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsroom Pub. Royce Podeszwa reports.

Explore life through the eyes of a blind man; everyday experiences are highlighted through a different lens. Interview with filmmaker Phylicia Blake: