Baby Blues

Janes, Barbara, (film producer.). O'Donoghue, Annie, (film director.). Torrance, Jennifer, (film producer.). National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), (film producer.).

Summary: Baby Blues, a fast-paced drama made especially for teenage viewers, is a compelling discussion-starter on the topics of sex, responsibility, and contraception. Kristen appears to have it made--she's bright, she's talented, she's popular. Her world begins to crumble when she suspects that she may be pregnant. Suddenly she and steady boyfriend Jason are forced to face some difficult questions. Will they keep the baby? What are their feelings about abortion? What about adoption? How will their choice affect their future plans? Baby Blues reflects the teenage point of view without moralizing or sugar-coating the issue. This open-ended film presents options without giving advice. It dramatizes the consequences of ignoring birth control in a way that breaks through the "it can't happen to me" barrier. Appropriate for classroom use, including: Sexuality Education, Family Life Studies, Values Education and Contemporary Issues.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (24 min., 30 sec.) : sound + 2 study guides
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Publisher: Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2009.
Copyright: ©1990

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:february.24 Support material:.Support material available. Study guide available. Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.24 Agency - English program:.English Program, Pacific Centre. CatMonthString:march.24 CatMonthString:june.24
Restrictions on Access Note:	No restrictions.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director, Annie O'Donoghue ; producer, Jennifer Torrance ; executive producer, Barbara Janes ; script, N.J. Isaak ; cinematography, Danny Nowak ; sound, Michael McGee ; editing, Janice Brown ; sound editing, Janice Brown ; re-recording, David Slater, Robert Madge, Michael MacDonald ; music, Brian Tate.
Participant or Performer Note:	Cast, Lossen Chambers, Lorena Gale, Anna Hagan, Jacques Lalonde, Paula Rempel, Spencer Rochfort, Robyn Stevan.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Streaming video.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Recorded 1990.
Target Audience Note:	13-17.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access may be limited to affiliated libraries.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by publisher.
Awards Note:	Honorable Mention - Category: Teenage Sexuality, 1991 Silver Apple Award - Category: Health Senior High, 1991
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2024-06-01).