Over the past decade Latino students have had the highest high school dropout rates of any racial or ethnic group. Experts say Latino students often drop out in order to help support their families, while many undocumented Latino youth are discouraged from completing high school because they are misinformed about college or otherwise unsure of their future.  "The Graduates/Los Graduados," a new film by Bernardo Ruiz, takes a close look at six Latino students from across the U.S. who struggle with the decision whether or not to drop out. Their individual stories explore themes of teen pregnancy, homophobic bullying, joining a gang, being undocumented, and grappling with homelessness.

This bilingual two-part series premiers tonight on PBS. The second installment will air on November 4.