Discounted Classic Educational Shorts, Vol. 6: Troubled Teens

Classic Educational Shorts, Vol. 6: Troubled Teens

Education films of the 1950s-70s were most fascinating when they moved beyond the three Rs to address more delicate issues - subjects that teachers often found difficult to discuss with their students. Sexual development, juvenile delinquency, and personal hygiene are just some of the awkward topics addressed in this assortment of films culled from the archives of A/V Geeks. Though the social problems have remained fairly constant through the decades, the methods by which filmmakers approach these subjects have changed radically, from the refreshingly frank (the sex-ed film "As Boys Grow") to the melodramatic (the legendary driver safety film "The Last Date", starring Dick York); from psychedelic ("Teeth") to naturalistic ("Lucy"). Whether viewed as unintentially campy comedies or as snapshots of three decades of American popular culture, the films in "Troubled Teens" are charming to behold, yet still maintain the ability to surprise the viewer with moments of unexpected poignance. This disc also includes a sampling of films that provide adults with the tools necessary to handle the often sticky issues of adolescence. Also includes: "What Made Sammy Speed?", "A Quarter Million Teenagers", "Drug Attack", "Violence And Vandalism", "The Party's Over" and "The Day I Died". Film Notes by A/V Geeks, "Bonus Shorts: How To Treat Troubled Teens" - "Facing Reality", "A Case For Beer", "Talking To Your Teenager About VD", "Condoms: A Responsible Option", "Social Seminar Promo", "Teenage Conflict", "When I'm Old Enough", "Goodbye", and "The Gang". Some Shorts Presented in Black & White.