Filmmaker Marlo Poras talks about how she found Mai and what it was like returning to high school in Mississippi. >

When shooting a documentary project, how do you know when you have enough of a "story" for a feature-length film? Marlo Poras answers questions about the process behind "Mai's America." >

Many viewers sent in questions for Marlo Poras, the filmmaker behind "Mai's America." Here she responds to a selection of questions about her personal relationship with Mai, the camera's influence on her subjects, and how Mai is doing today. >