A lighthearted film about male puberty. A young teenager finds answers to his questions about bodily changes such as erection, wet dreams and masturbation. Also deals with related issues such as peer group pressure, self-image, and concepts of masculinity. Includes animated sequences. A companion to Dear Diary. TEACHER PREVIEW RECOMMENDED
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012562
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sex instruction for teenagers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Puberty
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)