Depicts the conflicts faced by an adolescent girl who must choose between her dream to be a singer-song writer or living up to her mother’s hopes by following a secure but not totally satisfying career as a bookkeeper. This film would be useful for discussion of values, decision making and communication. Cast includes Trini Alvarado, Joanna Merlin. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508523
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career development
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Vocational guidance
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Autonomy in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conflict management
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal relations in adolescence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adolescent psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Choice (Psychology) in adolescence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Conflict management
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Decision-making
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Themes, motives
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)