TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think... THE NAMESAKE Directed by: Mira Nair Written by: Sooni Taraporevala (screenplay), Jhumpa Lahiri (novel) This touching family drama tells the story of Gogol Ganguli, an American teen raised by immigrant parents. Gogol struggles with his own identity, attempting to navigate between the tradition-bound world of his parents and liberal American culture. Stretched between the cultural divide, Gogol comes to learn the power of his own heritage and the strength of his family bond. This ...

#16 THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE What do you want to do with your life? How will this one moment affect where you want to go?

Check out the latest SIMPLE TRUTH from our featured professional contributor... "There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting." - Buddha Growing up I had a complicated relationship with the truth - my parents would say, "All we ever want from you is the truth." I remember thinking, "Well, do you really want the truth or do you want me to tell you what I know you want to hear?" I was scared of the TRUTH. I never ...

Check out the latest INSIGHT from filmmaker and TEEN TRUTH co-founder JC Pohl... Not too long ago I had the opportunity to present TEEN TRUTH LIVE to a few thousand leadership students in Oregon. Speaking in front of leadership students is always gratifying for me because I was once one of them. As a student leader, I worked hard to inspire my classmates and find new opportunities to connect various teens on campus. Although I loved every minute of being in leadership, my best friend saw a different ...

TEEN TRUTH LIVE and Ronnie Brown of the Miami Dolphins are proud to announce that we will be working together again this Spring to empower Maimi-Dade area youth to TELL THEIR TRUTH and BE THE DIFFERENCE in their local communities. Many players are focused on the negative aspects of their industry’s problems with the current NFL lockout, but Ronnie Brown marches on making a difference in the lives of youth in the greater Miami area. TEEN TRUTH LIVE and 23 WAYS will be visiting four (4) area schools this Spring so keep ...

Here's the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom: We're excited to announce the launch of TEEN TRUTH PLUS, the next evolution in youth development and building safer schools that combines the life changing TEEN TRUTH LIVE experience with the powerful youth empowerment PLUS PROGRAM developed by veteran educator John Vandenburgh. Designed to empower leadership on school campuses, this new program helps students BE THE DIFFERENCE. To learn how to bring this inspiring program to your campus, CLICK HERE

TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - A former police officer explains why he thought it was important to become a teacher.

TEEN TRUTH: VOICES - Listen to these students from Westside Charter Prep in Northern California after an amazing TEEN TRUTH LIVE Presentation!