
Out Breaking
Episode 25 | 18m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
An international student navigates survival during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
An Indian queer international student falls ill during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic but is forced to continue working illegally at a restaurant. As she struggles to survive, the film reveals the often unseen realities faced by marginalized individuals- highlighting how invisible hardships carry consequences that ripple far beyond the individual.
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Out Breaking
Episode 25 | 18m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
An Indian queer international student falls ill during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic but is forced to continue working illegally at a restaurant. As she struggles to survive, the film reveals the often unseen realities faced by marginalized individuals- highlighting how invisible hardships carry consequences that ripple far beyond the individual.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipOkay, so that's the basi difference between data science and data analytics.
So far in this class we have been more geared towards the data analytics side.
But as some of you move forward in your careers.
I just want to say you really want to move to data science.
It's a real booming industry, especially here in Norfolk.
Okay, so data science is relate to data mining, machine learning and big data.
No.
Are any of you in this class currently kind of taking classes in those areas as well?
Kashmira I see you have your hand raised.
I'm taking a class in machine learning this semester.
Oh man that's great.
So yeah, so obviousl some of you might have a grasp of what I'm talking about already.
Those of you who are hearing this term for the first time so data science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods and processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from both structured and unstructured data.
Are you OK?
Uh, yeah.
I'm, just a little dizzy.
You need to eat.
I, I made you some parathas and chai When did you do all of that?
I couldn't sleep, so I thought I might as well make you something I love.
Parathas.
Wait, did I wake you up?
No, no.
You're fine.
I was.. I had to wake up for class.
You feel warm?
I'm fine.
Okay.
Drink some chai and you'll feel better.
Okay.
When does your class end?
11:15 Mine starts at 11, so I'll have breakfast and go home.
Why don't you just take it from here?
I have to log off early to get to work.
All right.
And get tested.
Just to be safe.
I looked it up, Kash.
No tests available for the next two weeks.
And besides, if I hav it, then you might have it, too.
Oh, don't say that.
I need to work.
Rent's coming up.
I know, I wish you could receive one of those stimulus checks too.
Sucks being an international student.
You know, I get worried sometimes.
I... I don't want you to get deported.
I won't, I'm paying all my dues.
By working illegally.
Can you keep it down?
I don't want the neighbors to hear us.
There aren't many campus jobs, Amy.
A lot of place shut down ever since Covid hit.
It's almost time for your class.
Why don't you get something to eat?
That's great to hear.
Python is a tremendous tool for data science and analysis in these circumstances.
Okay, let's discuss.
The next statio is the MacArthur square station.
That's my station.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Well get the shakers and, flowers for this table.
You are late.
I'm on time.
It's 12 p.m., In our business, on time means late.
It is your job to set up the tables before we open.
I'm sorry.
I don't pay you in cash for nothing.
No one wants to risk hiring a foreign student without papers.
Ranjan, I've been around a sick friend.
I think it's best if I go ge tested before I start working.
Did your friend test positive?
No.
She wasn't able to get a test yet.
Look, if you can't take this seriously.
I have people coming in asking for jobs every day.
Yes, I was sayin that the last variant was bad, but business is starting to pick up.
I need one more month, sir.
Yes.
I will pay your money with interest.
Welcome.
We ask that you keep your mask on until seated.
Sorry, I don't have one.
Oh, you can have one of these.
Oh, these stink.
Well, I'm sorry, but we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who doesn't comply.
Since you're already here, sir, why don't you get a seat?
Please follow me.
The floors is empty.
We need the customers.
I was just trying to-- Just follow what I told you.
You may scan the code to get started.
Would you like anything to drink?
Yes.
I'll have water.
No ice.
Hey.
Hey.
How are you feeling?
Did you get tested?
I'm fine.
they closed down by the time I got there.
It's fine.
You can get tested tomorrow.
How's your fever?
It's gone.
I took a Tylenol.
What?
You're still warm, Amy.
I'm fine, Kash.
Did you even go to the testing site?
I did, I-- I told you about the traffic.
Anyway, I'm not working this week.
But I am.
It's the same thing.
And you got tested.
Why don't you just wait until you find out?
Ranjan will fire me if I don't go to work.
He borderline blackmailed me today.
You know what I-- I've been working just fine all day.
I don't have any symptoms... and Tuition is due in a week and if I don't pay it on time, I might lose my scholarship.
You... you didn't really believe me, did you?
I did.
I'll get tested tomorrow, Kash.
I think I should go home.
Wait.
Don't.
Stay.
I'm sorry.
I got nauseous while driving and had to stop on the way.
I know it's not your fault.
Just.
Wait-- till you get your results before you go to work.
What will I tell Ranjan?
That I'm covering for you?
Can you even name five Indian dishes?
Yeah.
Aloo Gobhi.
Chicken tikka masala.
Spicy chicken.
Really spicy chicken.
It'll be fine.
One veggie rice and one chicken korma with rice.
Right.
Awesome.
Okay.
Ask table number four if she wants any desserts.
Make sure all customers order at least $30 worth of food.
It's your job to sell it.
Hi, Would you like any desserts today?
Oh, I'm just too full.
We'll take the check, though.
Whenever you're ready.
You keep this.
And thank you.
Thank you for helping me on the train yesterday.
Get more water for table number five.
I'll take this receipt.
Kashmira?
Kashmira!
Hurry up!
The customers are waiting.
Where is your focus?
Stay an extra hour today if it gets busy.
Hi.
What can I get for you?
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