#445: 9-11: Looking Back...Moving Forward

Since September 11, 2001, Americans have heard conflicting messages: the world is forever changed, but we must return to our normal routines and activities. Through the eyes of high school teens near Ground Zero and others living outside New York, this program explores how the tragedy and ongoing events have impacted the way todays teens view the world and their future. We see who and what has helped them (school, parents, friends), and what they are doing to help each other. A school counselor stresses the importance of expressing their feelings. They also discuss issues such as stereotyping, cultural understanding, the media, and civil liberties. We meet a Muslim girl who copes with the emotional impact of prejudice and misunderstanding through writing. The teens also relate the positive changes such as feeling closer to family and friends; gaining more perspective on whats important in life; realizing the need for tolerance; and having a new interest in world affairs. As one teen explains: in the past they had sympathy for teens in other countries who live with the daily threat of violence; now, they have empathy. Young Adult Library Services Associations Select list This uplifting title not only prompts discussion but shows viewers how positive lessons can be learned from this shattering tragedy.L.A. Times *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. **Related Products - "Living with Change" In this program, we highlight how teens across the country have responded to and coped with the impact of the ongoing events of the past year. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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