3 Girls I Know
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Subjects:
Conflict Resolution, Family Studies, HIV-AIDS, Peer Pressure, Sexuality, Youth Issues |
Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: No Excuses Productions
Closed Captioned: |
Running Time: 54 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: Yes |
Copyright Date: 2004
Available in French: No
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Maggie, Ari and Tishaun, three ethnically diverse teenagers from Montana, San Francisco and Baltimore - find their lives abruptly altered by the impact of sexual decision. How each girl subsequently deals with the consequences gives an up- close-and-personal look at teenage life: peer pressure, parents, relationships, sexuality, pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. As the film unfolds, each girl generously shares her own intimate story. Ari, a Chinese-African American, chooses an older man hoping to find the attention and love she didn't feel she got from her family. Maggie, a Caucasian from rural Montana has an affair with a soldier during a drinking binge and Tishaun, an African American from Baltimore confirms feelings that she is gay and has relations with friends. None practices safer sex. Ari is shocked to find out that she tests positive for HIV, Maggie becomes pregnant and Tishaun, relieved to test negative for all STDs, begins to practice safer sex. Ari and Maggie educate themselves about AIDS and safer sex and begin speaking to teens in schools. Tishaun becomes active in the Gay Student Alliance. The girl's stories plumb both the euphoria and the catastrophe of adolescent decision-making and ultimately find survival on the other side. --- “For the millions of women living with HIV/AIDS-as well as those who hope to avoid contracting the virus-the sound advice and personal experience of these young women will be welcome.” Recommended, -Video Librarian --- “This poignant, hard-hitting documentary examines teen sexuality, pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS by focusing on the lives of three very different young women…this program offers facts and information to help teens make informed decisions about their own sexuality and sexual behavior.”- Booklist --- “The issues they're facing are relevant to every young woman's coming of age. This is honesty, coupled with a personal look inside each of these young girls. And it is this quality that makes the film so harsh, yet heartwarming. The resilience they exhibit through adversity is strong.” - Highly recommended, EMRO Educational Media Reviews Online |
Awards: 2004 People’s Choice Award, University Film and Video Assn
