The Monster (DVD) (Gr. 7-12)
The Monster (DVD)
- Written by the winners of a biennial writing contest for teens, who partnered with one of Hollywood’s finest filmmakers to create a realistic, powerful story about sexual health issues
- Complete package includes the movie, extended behind-the-scenes footage of students and professional filmmakers working together, and a detailed lesson plan developed by a health professional and designed to spark classroom discussion
- Directed by Adam Davidson (Grey's Anatomy)
- Tells the story of a boy who meets the new girl on the block, then is forced to deal with a secret that not even his closest friends know about
- Deals with HIV status, communication and discrimination
- Written by 4 teenagers incarcerated on Rikers Island, New York, and directed by Adam Davidson (The Lunch Date)
- Created with extensive input from health experts to insure that the message is accurate and positive, not fear-based
- Engages youth with authentic dialogue, current music and excellent production values
- Featured in numerous film festivals and awarded the Paul Robeson Award for Best Short Film at the 28th Annual Newark Black Film Festival and the Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Media from the Council on Foundations
- Recommended by Advocates for Youth, American Library Association, Healthy Teen Network, The Safe Schools Coalition and many other organizations
- Length: 11 minutes
Product Set:
English
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