TEEN TRUTH: FEATURED FILM – SEA BISCUIT
July 9th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think...
SEA BISCUIT
Directed by: Gary Ross
Novel by: Laura Hillenbrand
Screenplay by: Gary Ross
Based on a true story, this film takes place during the Depression when the belief in a better tomorrow is hard to come by. Seabiscuit, a scrappy horse and underdog contender proves to be just the symbol of hope that America needs when he races in what is dubbed as the "Match of the Century". This movie made us THINK ...
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When my daughter was in elementary school, she could only be described as happy, social, academic and well adjusted. Then it started.
Several of the girls at her school began to single her out and do what has been classified as bullying. Her friends were leaving her out and literally pushing her away! Mean, squinting stares while whispering. Classic personality squelching! It pained my heart to watch my child go through this.
I wanted to be proactive and ...
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This week's report marks the end of our segment of Ronnie Brown's 23 Ways to Stop Youth Violence. Throughout the last 23 issues of our newsletter we have shared Ronnie's thoughts with you, and offered what we believe to be 23 powerful ways that you can stop violence and more importantly, better yourself.
The partnership between TEEN TRUTH and Ronnie Brown has been one of our most successful to date.
Our unique collaboration with the All-Pro ...
TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think...
INVICTUS
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Novel by: John Carlin
Screenplay by: Anthony Peckham
Based on a true story, this film follows South Africa's newly elected president, Nelson Mandela, as he faces a hostile country deeply divided by apartheid. As he attempts to unite the country under a new paradigm, Mandela devises a unique strategy - to work with the captain of South Africa's rugby team inspire social unity around the country's beloved sport. This movie ...
#22 BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Build your self-confidence by getting involved in sports, volunteering or helping people in your community. When you believe in yourself, you make better choices. 
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"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." - Alice Walker
I wish my thighs were thinner. I wish I had a flatter stomach. I wish my legs were more muscular. I wish. I wish. I wish.
How many hours a day do you spend wishing your body was perfect? I spent most of my life hating my body, wanting it to be the opposite of ...
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Recently, I lost one of my best friends. In a short period of time, he was overcome by an acute illness and passed away. He wasn't a friend from childhood or college - he was my dog, Max.
His unexpected death has made me realize that my life will be full of uncertainty and results that I don't expect. I mapped out my career goals, life plans and even future adventures with Max, however as much ...