At one time or another, most of us are faced with an official form requiring us to check the applicable ethnic designation. What box does a person check if his or her parents come from different racial backgrounds?

This provocative documentary introduces several articulate young men and women of mixed racial heritage. Each has one black parent, and a white, Asian, or Hispanic second parent. They share their struggle to establish, acquire, and assert a racial identity and describe the experiences leathat have led them to question whether there is room in America for a multiracial identity.

The interviews presented reflect the research of anthropologist Francine Winddance Twine whose searching questions on dating, family relationships, friendships, and childhood experiences reveal a wide range of reactions to dual heritage. As these young people speak of their hopes and frustrations, they reveal the tension of having their multicultural background overlooked. The subjects’ candor makes this compelling viewing for university and general audiences.

"For all libraries."
‒Library Journal

"A welcome, honest approach to multi-ethnic relations in the US."
‒Landers Film & Video Reviews

American Psychological Association, 1993
Honorable Mention, American Film & Video Festival,1992
Special Jury Award, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1992