The Birth Control Movie

Duration: 1600

Year Published: 1982

Complete Record: Uses the format of a high school filmmaking class project of making a film on reproduction and contraception to present information on physiological processes and contraceptive methods and devices. High school students and their teacher have a discussion. A jam session outside with brass instruments. A girl has a talk with her boyfriend. Back in class, they discuss birth control, peer pressure, and more. The students begin shooting their film. They interview other students, including a young mother. Three students have a discussion with parents about reproduction and various forms of birth control (condom, diaphragm, foam, IUD, vasectomy, etc.) over a glass of orange juice. The class watches their film. Also includes an animation on reproduction.