Episode number 9 of Series “What Do You Think”.
Departing from the norm, from accepting patterns of dress or behaviour, can bring down on the head of an erring teenager the unqualified disapproval of his gang. Is this attitude valid? The film cites the case of a thirteen year old boy who has developed an interest in collecting butterflies - a hobby that his friends laugh at. Should he pursue his genuine interest, or should he conform?
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ACMI Identifier
320116
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Youth - Canada
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social norms
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conformity
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Canada
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Peer pressure
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenagers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)