Since its first launch in early April and aired on TLC, the filmmakers have been putting up a series of clips, interviews and outtakes on the Internet, like this one with Ashley and her friend talking about their "first" experience with a virginity pledge ("Kids didn’t take it seriously. There were people made the pledge and that same night went and had sex."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPErjh2-Is8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Director Houston, an Australian fashion photographer, sees America in denial in talking about sex, and the film aims to pierce some of that denial. As the film's marketing says, Houston "tries to make sense of our contradicting attitudes about sex and sexuality by talking to the people they most affect: teens and their families."
The failure of the American attitude, says Houston, is that it pretends teens aren't having sex. But he shows that they are, and that they need to talk about it.
Other great clips are online:
The director himself talking about sexual imagery in advertising and on a set creating those images because, he says, sex sells, here.
A graphic comparison between American teens and European teens, who all have sex at the same rates but with very different results, here.
The condom drop on the Washington Monument, here.
A differing look at a Netherlands teen and his parents, here.
American college kids, men, talking about sex, here.
Interview with Dr. John Santelli about teen health trends, here.
A short explanation of the film with the director, Dr. Santelli and participant, Ashley, here.
And an enticing overview trailer, here.
Let's Talk About Sex has also created an excellent website with Fast Facts, Take Action, and Resources for Parents, Youth and Faith Communities. The DVD is also available for purchase at Docudrama Films.
Creative personnel attached to the film include: Directed by James Houston and produced by Neal Weisman, the film was shot by Claudia Raschke- Robinson (Mad Hot Ballroom) and edited by Richard Hankin (Capturing The Friedmans). Co-producer is Amy Hobby (Secretary) and Tim Duffy, music is by J Ralph (The Cove, Man On Wire)/The Rumor Mill. Executive Producer is Netscape founder Jim Clark (The Cove).
Producing partner Advocates for Youth describes itself as: the only organization that works both in the United States and in developing countries with a sole focus on adolescent reproductive and sexual health. and, it says, "Advocates for Youth envisions a society that views sexuality as normal and healthy and treats young people as a valuable resource. The core values of Rights. Respect. Responsibility.® (3Rs)."
Addendum: Not everyone in the prochoice community was enthralled with 'Let's Talk About Sex.' Here's Heather Corinna's very intelligent critique on RH Reality Check.
Posted by Cindy Cooper
Clip from YouTube, see YouTube site LTAS for uploads.
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