Andrew McGinn

This is the story of Essence, a 17-year-old black girl who’s recently transferred to a primarily white boarding school.

So, this is my thesis film that I spent three semesters making. Special thanks to Ihsan Zirih for helping me make this movie look extra crispy. I'm wicked proud of this, and I hope you all enjoy it!

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.