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BINGE DRINKING BLOWOUT:
The Extreme Dangers of Alcohol Use
Youthful alcohol users are at extreme risk of drinking themselves to death, a fact made abundantly clear in news headlines.
Binge Drinking Blowout looks at the life-threatening nature of teen alcohol use from a medical and personal perspective. Watch interviews with the mother of a girl who died from an alcohol overdose, with the family of a girl who received serious head injuries in a drunk driving car accident, and with an ER doctor who is dodging gurneys as traumatized bodies fly past him.
A contemporary video with arresting visuals and soundtrack, this video is designed to capture the attention of the hard-core teen abusers who need it the most.
Grades 9-12, 28 minutes, released 1999, $199
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Blood Lines, A View Into The Souls Of HIV+ Youth
AIDS has not gone away, and it is more important than ever
to remind teens about its devastating consequences.
Jennifer Jako and Rebecca Guberman traveled the United States and Europe interviewing HIV positive youths like themselves to create a documentary that voices the confusion, grief and hope shared by every young person living with HIV/AIDS. Blood Lines is a powerful prevention, support and sensitization tool.
Winner of the Silver Apple Award, Ribbon of Hope Award, and shown Internationally on MTV for World AIDS Day.
Grades 9-12+, 23 minutes, released 1999, $169
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This Is a Video About...HERPES!
This is a video about...HERPES! provides up-to-date information for teens in a compelling, entertaining format. The audience is guided through informational live-action and humorous animated segments by three very different teens. Each young adult offers different perspectives on the factual material presented and provides viewers with examples on how to apply the information to their own lives. Dr. Michael Reitano, of the Herpes Advice Center, talks to teens in language everyone can understand. Dr. Reitano, the teens and the animated herpes character help to de-stigmatize herpes and give students the important information they need.
Awards Include: Silver Hugo, 6 Gold Medals, First Place HeSCA Media Awards, Patient Education.
Grades 9-12, 18 minutes, $199
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SAVING OUR SCHOOLS from Hate and Violence
A Two Part Video Series for Creating Safer Schools,
featuring Michael Pritchard, America's most respected youth counselor
Students are encouraged to break the silence about hate and violence and are shown why they must stop keeping dangerous secrets about their friends and fellow students. In-groups and social cliques are a basic dynamic of teen life. However, when they are used to constantly exclude individual students and stigmatize them as outsiders, dangerous dynamics often develop. Also explores ways students can ease the social isolation of any and all students by creating a caring and inclusive school culture.
Grades 7-12, 30 minutes each, released 1999
2 video set $249, indiviually $149
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GANGS...Broken Promises--Gang Prevention for Teens
Designed to debunk the major promises that gang recruiters make, and to deglamorize gang life by offering a glimpse into the harsh reality. Three teens are the focus of the video as they describe their experiences with gangs. In addition, interviews with a special investigations unit detective and juvenile correctional facility unit supervisor describe the consequences of gang involvement.
Winner of the Bronze Telly and the Bronze World Medal.
Grades 6-12, 13 minutes, $169
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Close the Door on Gangs--Gang Awareness for Adults
Educates parents, teachers and other adults about the reality of gangs in mid-size and small communities. Interviews with former gang members, a parent, special investigations unit detective, juvenile corrections supervisor, and parks and recreation director provide inside information about why gangs are moving into smaller communities, why kids join, warning signs that indicate a child may be getting involved, and how adults can become a part of prevention efforts.
Adults, 13 minutes, $169
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Handguns: Made for Killing, Not for Kids
Shows the results of three different incidents involving young people and handguns. Through interviews and reenactments, the viewer is faced with real-life situations and the questions that must be asked about the effects of handgun violence. By listening to the impact of this violence on the victims and offenders, both teens and adults, the reality of this damage can be understood in order to educate and prevent future tragedies.
Grades 4-10, 19 minutes, $169
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BODYTALK: Teens Talk About Their Bodies, Eating Disorders and Activism
Focuses on body image as it pertains to American culture by interviewing several young adults, both male and female, from diverse backgrounds. By sharing their own experiences and feelings, the teens are able to explore the cause and effects of our society's obsession with body image. Through discussion with people of various sizes, abilities and opinions, the film promotes awareness and discussion by questioning the media, family, and peers. Through dialogue and action these teens explain the effects that various factors have on the indiviual and their perception of themselves and others.
Gold Award, 10th Anniversary International Questar Awards
Grades 6-12+, 28 minutes, released 1999, $199
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BODYTALK II: Young people Talk About Their Body Weight and Dieting.
Body Talk II focuses on age specific body-esteem issues, including puberty, dieting, teasing and trying to fit in. Young people talk about their feelings and efforts to loose weight and be accepted. The film includes music, dance and variety of motivational tips. Facilitators’ Guide included. (Ages 8-11)
Grades 3-6, 20 minutes, released 2001, $169
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Dating Bill of Rights
Realistic, high-energy video which tackles the pressing issues regarding teenage dating violence. A diverse cast of teenagers work through interviews, role playing, and reveal their own experiences in order to promote awareness about the violence that can occur when dating. The teens ask honest questions and discover practical solutions that will help the viewer develop skills in order to avoid and leave dangerous relationships and situations. By examining this issue, the video also deals with alcohol, rape, sex, and self-respect. This video will empower young adults to make safe and smart decisions about dating.
Grades 6-12, 25 minutes, released 1999, $149
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Dead Drunk: Kevin Tunell Story
Kevin Tunell's drunk driving killed a young woman. This video recreates the tragic result of a teenager's misjudgment one New Year's morning. Segments chronicle the events that cause the death of a teenage girl, detail the penalty for driving under the influence, explore the impact upon an individual responsible for a drunk driving accident, and identify specific actions teens can take to help stop alcohol related motor vehicle accidents and to protect themselves. The video concludes with Tunell's summary of what its like to survive an accident and feel guilt, sorrow, and regret. This presentation encourages discussion between teens and their parents about alcohol related accidents, promotes responsible behavior, and facilitates the integration of social sciences, guidance, health, and drivers education.
Grades 6-12+, 30 minutes, released 1993, $99
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