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New Mexico is highest in the nation in use of alcohol before age 13.

This documentary examines recent brain research that indicates binge drinking during adolescence can have lifelong negative effects. Through the program we hear from brain research experts, counselors and youth who discuss the reasons for concern and ways we can all help. The program highlights how the brain is affected by alcohol assault, the effect of alcohol on athletic performance and how advertising influences not only decisions about alcohol consumption but its influence on how we think alcohol affects our behavior.

Awards:
SILVER WORLD MEDAL: The New York Festivals;
BEST DOCUMENTARY: Dark River Film Festival, George Lindsay UNA Film Festival;
MOST INSPIRATIONAL DOCUMENTARY: Orlando International Film Festival;
SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENTS AWARD: Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

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Narrated by Glenn Close, CODY is a powerful documentary that charts the extraordinary story of Cody Unser, daughter of 2-Time Indy 500 Winner, Al Unser Jr. Cody Unser was tragically struck with

Transverse Myelitis at the age of 12. The disease left her paralyzed from the chest down. However, she refused to let that diagnosis define her and instead at age 13 founded the Cody Unser First Step Foundation to ensure that money would be raised to find a cure.

Cody is now a beautiful 22 year old college graduate and for the last five years Cody has lobbied state legislatures and Congress to push for stem-cell research which offers the key to her own recovery. During the film, Cody shares with the viewers her determination to walk again. The film takes the viewers on an intimate journey with Cody detailing her daily emotional and physical struggles. The film also charts where science and politics intersect.

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Clip | Order | Script | Viewer Guide

In New Mexico between 2006 and 2009 there was a 91% increase in students who were homeless. This documentary, broadcast throughout the state in the fall of 2010, examined the realities of homelessness through the eyes of four different young people who have lived through it. It also explored the various solutions to the homelessness issue, with particular emphasis on education. The documentary was followed by a half hour live broadcast community conversation about whys to support homeless organizations and to create community changes to end child homelessness.

Resources:

Clip | Order | Script | Viewer Guide | http://youthhealthlink.org/tdv

1 in 5 high school girls has been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. This documentary shows the warning signs and dangers of date violence and how it can and does differ from domestic violence. Through the story we examine three girls stories, two of whom eventually got out of the situation and are living better lives and one of whom is killed by her dating partner. Filmed in "Law and Order" style, the program highlights how and why youth get into these situations, the red flags of dangerous relationships and how technology is used by abusers.

Awards:
Bronze World Medal, New York Film Festival Finalist, National "Voice" Awards
National Institute of Mental Health Nominee, Documentary Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards

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This project utilized a documentary that included interactive electronic technology to reach a teenage audience. The program included cell phone interviews captured by teens, live web cams, interactive text and email surveys and a live studio audience.

This documentary is the centerpiece of an anti-stigma project about mental health issues. It revolves around the stories of four young people who are at various stages of their own mental illness. In order to involve young people and their communities in the production and therefore start discussion at the grassroots level, the documentary includes comments that teenagers have filmed on their cell phones talking about the issue as well as a full classroom discussion. Following the documentary, a live program used text messaging, web cams and a small group of experts to examine next steps in addressing this critical issue that affects one in five young people in New Mexico.

Partners on the project included schools across the state who participated in the production through creation of news stories, through the use of cell phone text messaging and video taping interviews with their peers. A web site was also created for feedback during the program as well as a link to local mental health services. Please visit www.SafeTeenNM.org/nimf.

As a result over 1 million people in New Mexico were reached by the project through the broadcast of this program, involvement in the creation, newspaper articles, web site interaction and television news stories. This documentary has been distributed to each school district in the state.



	PROJECTS SMASHED: Youth, Brains and Alcohol CODY - The First Step, Paralysis Issues Looking In, Homelessness Date Violence, Dating Issues Not In My Family, Mental Health Stigma Coming Back, Youth Suicide See Mommy Cry, Domestic Violence Healing the Earth, Global Warming High, Kids and Drugs Crash, Distracted Driving Knowing When to Stop, Gambling Addiction Risk, Adolescent Brains Past Projects Resources: Clip \| Order \| Script \| Viewer Guide SMASHED: Youth, Brains And Alcohol New Mexico is highest in the nation in use of alcohol before age 13. This documentary examines recent brain research that indicates binge drinking during adolescence can have lifelong negative effects. Through the program we hear from brain research experts, counselors and youth who discuss the reasons for concern and ways we can all help. The program highlights how the brain is affected by alcohol assault, the effect of alcohol on athletic performance and how advertising influences not only decisions about alcohol consumption but its influence on how we think alcohol affects our behavior. Awards: SILVER WORLD MEDAL: The New York Festivals; BEST DOCUMENTARY: Dark River Film Festival, George Lindsay UNA Film Festival; MOST INSPIRATIONAL DOCUMENTARY: Orlando International Film Festival; SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENTS AWARD: Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Resources: Clip \| Poster \| Biographies \| Synopsis \| Director's Notes \| Trailer Video \| Script \| New York Times Review \| www.CodysFirstStep.org CODY The First Step Narrated by Glenn Close, CODY is a powerful documentary that charts the extraordinary story of Cody Unser, daughter of 2-Time Indy 500 Winner, Al Unser Jr. Cody Unser was tragically struck with Transverse Myelitis at the age of 12. The disease left her paralyzed from the chest down. However, she refused to let that diagnosis define her and instead at age 13 founded the Cody Unser First Step Foundation to ensure that money would be raised to find a cure. Cody is now a beautiful 22 year old college graduate and for the last five years Cody has lobbied state legislatures and Congress to push for stem-cell research which offers the key to her own recovery. During the film, Cody shares with the viewers her determination to walk again. The film takes the viewers on an intimate journey with Cody detailing her daily emotional and physical struggles. The film also charts where science and politics intersect. Resources: Clip \| Order \| Script \| Viewer Guide LOOKING IN In New Mexico between 2006 and 2009 there was a 91% increase in students who were homeless. This documentary, broadcast throughout the state in the fall of 2010, examined the realities of homelessness through the eyes of four different young people who have lived through it. It also explored the various solutions to the homelessness issue, with particular emphasis on education. The documentary was followed by a half hour live broadcast community conversation about whys to support homeless organizations and to create community changes to end child homelessness. Resources: Clip \| Order \| Script \| Viewer Guide \| http://youthhealthlink.org/tdv DATE VIOLENCE 1 in 5 high school girls has been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. This documentary shows the warning signs and dangers of date violence and how it can and does differ from domestic violence. Through the story we examine three girls stories, two of whom eventually got out of the situation and are living better lives and one of whom is killed by her dating partner. Filmed in "Law and Order" style, the program highlights how and why youth get into these situations, the red flags of dangerous relationships and how technology is used by abusers. Awards: Bronze World Medal, New York Film Festival Finalist, National "Voice" Awards National Institute of Mental Health Nominee, Documentary Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards Resources: Clip \| Order \| Curriculum \| Script \| Release \| www.SafeTeenNM.org/nimf NOT IN MY FAMLY This project utilized a documentary that included interactive electronic technology to reach a teenage audience. The program included cell phone interviews captured by teens, live web cams, interactive text and email surveys and a live studio audience. This documentary is the centerpiece of an anti-stigma project about mental health issues. It revolves around the stories of four young people who are at various stages of their own mental illness. In order to involve young people and their communities in the production and therefore start discussion at the grassroots level, the documentary includes comments that teenagers have filmed on their cell phones talking about the issue as well as a full classroom discussion. Following the documentary, a live program used text messaging, web cams and a small group of experts to examine next steps in addressing this critical issue that affects one in five young people in New Mexico. Partners on the project included schools across the state who participated in the production through creation of news stories, through the use of cell phone text messaging and video taping interviews with their peers. A web site was also created for feedback during the program as well as a link to local mental health services. Please visit www.SafeTeenNM.org/nimf. As a result over 1 million people in New Mexico were reached by the project through the broadcast of this program, involvement in the creation, newspaper articles, web site interaction and television news stories. This documentary has been distributed to each school district in the state. NEXT Coming Back, Youth Suicide \| See Mommy Cry, Domestic Violence \| Healing the Earth, Global Warming \| High, Kids and Drugs \| Crash, Distracted Driving \| Knowing When to Stop, Gambling Addiction \| Risk, Adolescent Brains \| Past Projects
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