Am I normal?

United States, 1979

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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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Credits

producer

Debra Franco

production company

New Day Films

co-director

Debra Franco

David Shepard

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012562

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence

Educational & Instructional

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

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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