#424: Self Image: The Fantasy, The Reality

What is 'the perfect body' and why does everyone want it? In the Mix digs deep into the American obsession with body image taking a zoom lens to the images we see on television and billboards, in films and magazines. Young men and women speak their minds about how waif-thin models and macho-men make them feel about themselves. We also hear from young people who survived eating disorders and steroid abuse as well as from teens who are getting help on the road to healthy self-esteem. Model agency head Katie Ford and magazine editor Lesley Seymour offer valuable insights and advice raising an awareness of what's real and what's fantasy in the media. With the help of In the Mix, teens will learn how to 'tune-out' media images and listen to who they really are. 'lively hosts, suggestions on getting help and dynamic audio and photographic techniques make a winning mix that will grab the audience's attention and lead to discussion about these issues.'-School Library Journal *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. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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