Social Media's Effect on Gen Z & the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Bengal Productions
Christopher Cannon, Kennedye Harris, Gabby Stokes, Jeremiah Kuol, Arian Witherspoon, Tanisha Washington
Hansberry College Prep
We are going to discuss how Gen Z became even more reliant on social media (specifically music) due to a global pandemic. The increased reliance on social media definitely had an overall adverse effect on the mental health of individuals identified as Gen Z.
- 7 minutes
- Color
- 16:9
- English
- Documentary
Meet the Filmmakers
![Christopher Cannon](img/socialMedia/persons/chris.png)
Christopher Cannon
Director
I am a high school student in grade 10 currently attending Evanston Township high school. I like to play video games and I play football for my school. I joined YPRPT because it was a nice and fun environment to meet new people around me.
![Kennedye Harris](img/socialMedia/persons/kennedye.png)
Kennedye Harris
Director
I am a 12th grade student at Hansberry College Prep who likes to shop a lot, and spend time with my family. I joined YPRPT because it lets me engage with others and helps me speak out.
![Gabby Stokes](img/socialMedia/persons/gabby.png)
Gabby Stokes
Director
I am a junior and a proud student of the Bengal production. Also, a proud Hansberry student.
![Jeremiah Kuol](img/socialMedia/persons/jeremiah.png)
Jeremiah Kuol
Editor
I am a 10th grader at Hansberry College Prep (I will be a junior in the fall of 2021) who enjoys most of his time doing hair, drawing, and having fun with friends. I was on the swim team at Hayes Park for 3 years and I am best at backstroke. I love engaging with other people because I am very talkative, hence my involvement with the YPRPT documentary.
![Arian Witherspoon](img/socialMedia/persons/arian.png)
Arian Witherspoon
Editor
I am a 12th grade student at Hansberry College Prep. I’m here because I enjoy documentaries and being able to share my thoughts/creativity. I also enjoy listening to others' creative thoughts because sometimes we feed off of each other which is why I signed up for YPRPT.
![Tanisha Washington](img/socialMedia/persons/tanisha.jpg)
Tanisha Witherspoon
Team Lead
I am a high school teacher at Hansberry College Prep. I enjoy staying active and being outdoors to do things like swim or play volleyball. I also enjoy working with students which is why I am a part of the YPRPT program.
Social Media's Effect on Gen Z & the COVID-19 Pandemic
Behind the Scenes
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