Erica Scharf of Up Heartbreak Hill

On Thursday, August 2, 2012, director Erica Scharf took your questions about her recent documentary Up Heartbreak Hill. Read the recap of the chat to learn more about the making of Up Heartbreak Hill and the issues facing Native teens as they strive for higher education.

 
 
 

Read the archived Q&A between filmmaker Erica Scharf and viewers »

Following the story of Native American teenagers in Navajo, New Mexico, as they navigate their senior year at a reservation high school, Up Heartbreak Hill is now available for streaming on the POV site.
Watch Up Heartbreak Hill now »

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