Episode of Series “Growing Up”.
Wendy has her pregnancy terminated by abortion and the film reveals some of her reactions, her boyfriend’s and those of her mother to this situation. The film concludes with Wendy emphasising the importance of communications in teenage relationships. Cinemaphotography by Dean Semler. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012698
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Abortion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social interaction
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenage pregnancy
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Abortion
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal communication
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal relations in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sex instruction for teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenage pregnancy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Abortion
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interpersonal communication
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenage pregnancy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)