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While studying abroad in Peru through the Dialogue of Civilizations program at Northeastern University, Lawrence co-directed and co-produced the short documentary A Broken System: Navigating Lima’s Traffic and Transit Infrastructure. The idea for the film came almost immediately after Lawrence arrived in Lima, as he began observing the city’s unique rhythm and constant traffic. The documentary dives deeper into Lima’s transportation crisis and the people affected by it. The city of nearly 10 million residents faces one of the worst traffic situations in the world. Traveling just a few miles can take more than an hour, and the network of buses, metro lines, and new subway systems does little to ease the congestion. The film reveals how the city’s transit chaos reflects larger social and economic inequalities. Lawrence and his co-producer Sonel Cutler followed local residents and journalists to understand how everyday life in Lima depends on systems that are, quite literally, broken. The success of A Broken System soon extended beyond the classroom. The documentary went on to receive the Student Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in 2025 in the category Public Affairs/Community Service. The award recognized the project’s ability to connect local issues with global perspectives and highlight stories often overlooked in traditional reporting. You can watch Lawrence's Award-winning documentary here: youtube.com/watch?v=0dyrMTr_8s4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fpulseofperu.sites.northeastern.edu%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE Director: Amber Luo DP: Brian Lu Cam Op/PA: Jeta Perjuci, Anastasiia Boltkova Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

We interview Adam Viazanko, a college dropout turned filmmaker; and Blueberry, a data analytics grad student ---- on their take on higher education. In 2025, do you still need a degree to succeed in your industry? Director: Amber Luo DP: Brian Lu Additional Footage: Chris Tung Editor, Animator: Amber Luo Colorist: Jackey Lee Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

NUTV reviews Northeastern University's water fountains. One may actually be dangerous to drink. Crew: Jonas Fryer - Reviewer, Editor Bailey Reynolds: Reviewer Lawrence Brown: Reviewer Kevin Mai: Editor Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

An interview with two of the co-founders of Northeastern's first ever club for indigenous students! Crew: Liron Brunner, Aya Pfeufer, Annie Jones Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

Several aspects of Northeastern campus life have been inexplicably impacted by changes in funding, NUTV's Andrew Longo investigates how the dialogue program, educational departments and student organizations have been impacted. Reporter, camera, editing - Andrew Longo Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

Enjoy a tour of East Village residence hall and some upperclassmen apartments in the latest episode of NUTV Cribs. Liron Brunner, Cassandra Joyce, Kevin Mai Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv

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After their first meeting in The Fens, the Educational Freedrom Project has made several strides in their work. Elizabeth Chalmers Find us on social media: Website: northeasterntv.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northeasterntv Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/northeasterntv Twitter: http://twitter.com/northeasterntv