PLAYING WITH FIRE: A FILM ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING

Topic

Alcohol Use

Program Summary

Shows examples of traffic accidents and other effects of teen drinking and driving.

This film was written, directed, and acted by Chatham, New York high school students.

Length

10 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 10-12

Publication Date

2006

Teen Reviewer Comments Best video on drinking and driving that I've seen. There were realistic situations and there were young people giving the message; it wasn't all adults saying what to do and what not to do.

Risk Factors Addressed

Friends who engage in the problem behavior; favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement.

Library Location

Beacon, Chatham, Coxsackie, Kent, Kinderhook, Kingston, Mahopac, Philmont, Plattekill