Generation Z has become one of the most discussed demographics in modern culture.
They are described as anxious, ambitious, misunderstood, overly sensitive, digitally dependent, and endlessly analyzed. Yet according to entrepreneur and youth advocate Raquel Borras, society has spent far too much time defining young people without asking one important question:
What do they actually want us to understand?
That question became the foundation of I Hear You, Gen Z, a feature documentary set for release in Summer 2026 that seeks to replace assumptions with authentic conversation. Rather than relying on statistics, experts, or outside interpretation, Raquel traveled across the country in an RV, sitting down face to face with Gen Z individuals ages sixteen to twenty six and simply listening.
No scripts.
No predetermined narrative.
No agenda beyond creating space for honesty.
For Raquel, the goal was not to explain Gen Z to the world.
It was to let Gen Z explain themselves.
Reframing a Generation Often Misunderstood
At a time when younger generations are navigating rising mental health concerns, economic uncertainty, social pressure, and rapid cultural change, public conversations often reduce them to stereotypes or statistics.
Raquel believes that approach misses something essential.
Human connection.
“We keep talking about Gen Z like they are a problem to solve,” she says through the documentary’s mission. “This film flips that.”
Instead of treating young people as subjects of analysis, I Hear You, Gen Z offers them something increasingly rare in today’s culture.
A seat at the table.
Featuring thirty interviews with Gen Z voices from across the country, the film creates space for honest conversations around identity, pressure, mental health, belonging, purpose, and what it feels like to grow up in an uncertain world.
Building a Mission Around Listening
The documentary reflects a larger purpose behind Raqvision LLC, Raquel’s San Diego based youth empowerment platform focused on helping young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Before the film, Raquel had already spent years speaking directly with younger generations through two podcasts that have collectively led to more than 160 conversations with Gen Z. Those experiences ultimately shaped both the tone and direction of the documentary.
“The most powerful thing an adult can do right now is stop talking and start listening,” Raquel says. “That is what this film is about.”
Collaborating with filmmakers Brian Mulvey and Seth Tucker, Raquel hopes the project becomes more than a documentary.
She hopes it sparks dialogue.
A Cultural Shift Rooted in Listening
As I Hear You, Gen Z moves toward release, its message feels increasingly urgent.
In a world quick to judge younger generations, perhaps progress begins with something surprisingly simple.
Listening.
Learn More
To learn more about Raquel Borras and Raqvision LLC, visit:
https://raq.vision/
