First grade can be scary even without the burden of making history. The Memphis 13 shares the stories of 13 courageous first graders who were the first to desegregate schools in Memphis in 1961. The film, featuring interviews from all 13 families and others involved in school desegregation in Memphis, not only shares the long overlooked stories of brave families, but also provides a starting point for conversations about inclusion, tolerance, and social change
