TEEN TRUTH: An Inside Look at Body Image

An original, thought-provoking documentary that intertwines compelling teen interviews with true stories of young males and females struggling to overcome their dangerous fixations on an unhealthy self-image. With a focus on teen performance enhancing drug use and eating disorders, this multifaceted film paints a startling picture of how an array of influences have encouraged youth to take extreme measures to control their physiques. This striking blend of teen shot footage, expert interviews, and a powerful visual style, uncovers the truth about  how negative influences control the way teens feel about their bodies and challenges youths to think differently about how they see themselves and their peers.

Click here to access the Official TEEN TRUTH: BODY IMAGE webpage, complete with testimonials and more!

View the film trailer here   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFBKeuKf7M

TEEN TRUTH LIVE: BODY IMAGE is an interactive, multi-media presentation that incorporates motivational speeches with student created documentary films. Each presentation features an award winning film that focuses on a critical social issue (bullying, substance abuse or body image) while the speakers interactive presentation challenges students to think about how their reactions to these issues impact the lives of those around them. Ultimately, TEEN TRUTH LIVE challenges the audience to have a positive impact on their peers, in order to make school a safer, healthier, happier place.

Click Here to purchase this 22 min. dvd accompanied by a teacher’s resource book and student handouts with pre/post tests. Or you may order directly by calling 1-800-431-2050.

To book a presentation of Teen Truth Live e-mail Justine Gussow at justine@teentruthlive.com.