First place winner of NHDocs Student Quarantine Competition 2020. In this documentary, I explore my daily life and thoughts during quarantine as a graduating high school senior. Film by Adrian Huq.
Adrian Huq never got the opportunity to hug their friends or say goodbye to their teachers upon graduating this past June. It took a few days for it to hit that they would never be returning to school after students were forced to make a hasty departure from the campus when the public health situation worsened in the Spring. As Huq took classes from home, a willow tree bent over in their yard. Huq came up with an idea to honor the graduating class of 2020 with a gift that would grow for years to come: trees. “Trees are really fitting for this because it will grow along with your graduate,” said Huq. “It’s nice to symbolize growth, change and healing, which I think are really important messag
