Girls Like Us


56m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Exploring the perspective of our society that is rarely given its own voice: teenage girls. Through the experiences of a group of young women, the film examines the turning point in life when teens struggle to define and articulate their sexual identity against the pressures and standards imposed by

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Independent Television Service

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

Synopsis

Exploring the perspective of our society that is rarely given its own voice: teenage girls. Through the experiences of a group of young women, the film examines the turning point in life when teens struggle to define and articulate their sexual identity against the pressures and standards imposed by parents, boyfriends and society--ultimately revealing how class, sexism and violence impact dreams and expectations.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Independent Television Service

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in the documentary category at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States January 1997

Released in United States March 1997

Shown at New York Underground Film Festival March 19-23, 1997.

Broadcast in USA over PBS on "POV" series July 22, 1997.

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States January 1997 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 16-26, 1997.)

Released in United States March 1997 (Shown at New York Underground Film Festival March 19-23, 1997.)