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 ...

November 13th is World Kindness Day - a day to celebrate being kind! It's also a day to reflect on our own commitments to creating change. How often do you reflect on what you are committed to do? TEEN TRUTH is committed to empowering youth to make a difference in their worlds by giving them a VOICE and challenging them to think differently. We're thrilled to have surpassed over 11,000 fans on Facebook - proof that the teens we reach out to are ready to spread the word and tell their TRUTHS! READ about how ...

TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think... ERIN BROCKOVICH Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Written by: Susannah Grant Based on a true story, this inspiring film tells the story of the tenacious self-made attorney, Erin Brockovich, a woman dedicated to fighting for justice through the legal system. By standing up for TRUTH and refusing to be bullied into submission, this movie made us THINK about how one person's VOICE can be a catalyst for change. Please watch it and let us know ...

23 WAYS – #2 #2 SEE THE BIG PICTURE Violence is a one-way street to more problems - when you think about where you want your LIFE to go, will violence really get you there?

The Iris Auxiliary has been quietly funding project that helps emotionally troubled kids just be kids. Source: Helping Hundreds of Children Every Year | NBC San Diego

Each of us battles feeling insecure at some point in our lives. Some of us are unhappy with our looks, while others wish they could let go of destructive habits. No matter what we struggle with in life, we all feel in some way that we're just not good enough. TEEN TRUTH is committed to empowering youth to make a difference in their worlds by giving them a VOICE and challenging them to think differently. We've met thousands of teens this year that have shared their stories with us and we've been incredibly inspired by their courage to confront their fears and ...