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Topic |
Decision Making |
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Program Summary |
Follows the stories of William, Dorian, and Shinel as they embark on separate journeys with the United States Army. This award-winning documentary reveals the lives of young people making their way in a society in which joining the military seems to be their best or only option. |
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Length |
19 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 9+ |
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Publication Date |
2004 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Exploration of Army life reveals the positive and negative effects the Army has on soldiers and their families. (This was not among the top-ranked Teen Intern Program films but has been included due to recommendations in library reviews and due to the current relevance of the topic.) |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Early and persistent
antisocial behavior; alienation and rebelliousness; friends who engage
in the problem behavior, favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Bonding to positive
people and pursuits; healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem-solving
skills; social skills. |
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Library Location |
Kingston (DVD) |