Animations
Digital Divide
This animated video addresses the ever-widening gulf between those who had access to digital resources and those who did not--often referred to as the “digital divide”. Access to the internet became a necessity and not everyone had the technological knowledge, the resources needed to afford the devices, or the bandwidth needed to survive in this new world.
The COVID Disconnect
This video highlights the loss of human interaction and how isolation took its toll on everyone. The need to quarantine led to feelings of despair and magnified the difficulties of facing the pandemic alone.
Left Out, Trapped In
Follow a family with members that have special needs as their daily structure and family dynamics changed overnight. See how they worked to overcome struggles and challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
Resilient, Together
Many residents’ mental health was greatly affected as they lost their usual support and routines. People had to manage the day-to-day challenges of taking care of themselves, while often trying to support others. New routines were created as we connected with family and friends online, and realized that listening to others’ stories reminded us we weren’t alone.
It Takes a Village
New parents and caregivers share their stories of struggle and survival as they dealt with the fear and impact of social isolation. Support came in unexpected ways and people realized they weren’t alone.
We're Still Young
This video highlights how loss and uncertainty affected the mental health of children, which led to misunderstandings and frustration for young people who felt as if their perspectives and concerns were ignored.
We the Weary: Distrust and COVID-19
As the pandemic’s timeline grew from months to years, New Jersey residents grappled with the impacts of a prolonged public health emergency. Keeping up with infection rates, new variants, changing guidance, and social divides led to increasing feelings of exhaustion and demotivation. This video acknowledges the ‘pandemic fatigue’ experienced by many, and the need for trusted sources and information that New Jerseyans could rely on when navigating this new normal.