A documentary film about 12 students in Michigan whose lives are challenged by being “othered” and whose struggles and triumphs reveal the resilience of the human spirit.

Me, The “Other” and the University of Michigan: Influencing a Culture of Belonging

Click here for more about the relationship between the University of Michigan and Me, The “Other” and the impact of storytelling to harness the collective power of many voices coming together for a united purpose.

The University of Michigan’s relationship with the documentary film Me, The “Other” shows how the power of storytelling can harness the collective power of many voices coming together for a united purpose: to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

From concept to its world premiere on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Me, The “Other” was supported by diverse representatives from the University of Michigan. This included faculty, students, staff, leadership, alumni, and Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Michigan University and the greater Ann Arbor community. See Faculty comments below.

LAURITA THOMAS President of the American Research Universities Human Resources Institute, formerly Associate Vice President of Human Resources, University of Michigan

STEVE VINSON University of Michigan’s Voices of the Staff Co-Facilitator and Michigan Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead