The 'MAPLE AVE' Series
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JENNY'S REASONS
Bridging the gap between education and entertainment,
'Jenny's Reasons' provides a haunting look at teen depression
and the often unwitting family dynamics that surround
it. The powerful, award-winning short finds its main
character, Jenny, in the throes of clinical depression,
unable to understand the reasons she 'feels so bad all
the time'. Deeply confused and desperately overwhelmed,
Jenny makes plans to end her life ~ plans that are ultimately
thwarted when her best friend, Tanya, confronts her
and shares a dark secret of her own. (©2003, OutreachArts,
Inc., Run Time: 19:16.) View
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GHOSTS IN THE HALL
The second episode in the award-winning 'Maple Ave'
series focuses on teen bullying and the tragedies
inherent when parents as well as their teens unfairly
label one another. Jim has reached the edge of violence
after being the victim of incessant bullying. Unfortunately,
Jim's family doesn't help him cope with his problems
and things get progressively worse. In contrast, Jenny's
family engages in healthy confrontations as they cope
with their concerns following Jenny's period of depression (see 'Jenny's Reasons'). The award-winning 'Ghosts
in the Hall' continues 'Maple Ave''s unique focus on
the inner life of teens and their families. (©2004,
OutreachArts, Inc., Run Time: 23:05.) View
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THE HURTING
In this episode, series character, Ashley resorts to
'cutting' to cope with an abusive father, who's regularly
victimized her family as far back as she can remember.
Like a growing number of teens nationwide, Ashley regularly
cuts her arms and legs, substituting her overwhelming
inner pain and rage with an external pain that she is
seemingly better able to manage. This last illusion
is finally dispelled in a heart-wrenching finale that
finds a desperate Ashley reaching out to a sympathetic
teacher (Ms. Tanner) for help. (©2006, OutreachArts,
Inc., Run Time: 21:53.) View
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P.S. I MISS YOU
This episode focuses on series regular, Tanya and the
toll her family situation has taken on her in the year
and a half following her older brother's suicide. During
this time, Tanya has been coping by helping others,
but gradually this proves not to be enough, and she
turns to drinking to ease her pain (in between haunting
dreams about her dead brother). Ultimately, things get
out of control and her best friend, Jenny intervenes
to get her friend some much-needed help. (©2006,
OutreachArts, Inc., Run Time: 21:45.) View
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HATING TAMI
In the film, Angela and her friends
take every opportunity to make Tami's life miserable,
even going so far as to pose as a boy interested in
Tami on a social networking site. As the story unfolds,
we are also introduced to Tami and Angela's respective
parents, ultimately providing clues to their behavior
and various life stressors. While Tami's hyper-competitive
parents continually pressure their 'A' student daughter
to be the best at everything, Angela's single Mom appears
more interested in being her daughter's best friend
than her parent. All the while, sympathetic teacher,
Ms. Hutchinson has been attempting to reach out to Tami
but finds her reluctant to open up. In a dramatic turn
of events, Angela's cruel prank is uncovered - but is
it too late...? (©2008,
OutreachArts, Inc., Run Time: 26:17.) View
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MORE THAN THIS
Living in the shadow of his older brother's past athletic glories, Donnie turns to steroid abuse to help him 'measure up' on the basketball court. Not long after, he finds his life slowly spinning out of control as his girlfriend, Angela tries in vain to help him kick his addiction. In the meantime, Angela is also struggling to convince her friends, Dara and Lucy, that, contrary to what they've read on the internet, anorexia and bulimia are not 'lifestyle choices' but, instead, serious medical disorders. Angela should know; she too once struggled with bulimia but now finds herself reluctant to share this potentially helpful fact with her two misguided friends. Donnie's Coach, Jack, is also struggling with intervening in what he suspects may be Donnie's steroid problem. However, once Jack's sister, Joy reminds him of her son's tragic loss to drugs, he is forced to reconsider his position. Focusing on body image issues via steroid abuse and eating disorders, 'More Than This' also strongly emphasizes the importance of doing right by others ~ even when it's personally difficult. (©2009,
OutreachArts, Inc., Run Time: 27:11.) View
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PROMISE ME
In the seventh and final MAPLE AVE episode, Ann is forced to face the grim reality that her parents‘ addictions (alcoholism and problem gambling) are slowly destroying her family. While her older brother Mike’s quiet stoicism is sorely tested by their alcoholic mother’s denial of reality, Ann’s own initial reluctance is also an issue. However, after Ann’s father gambles away her college fund, she can no longer avoid the truth ~ and soon grows deeply depressed. Though her brother and best friend, Tami sense something’s wrong, will they be in time to avert a potential tragedy...? (©2010 OutreachArts, Inc., Run Time: 18:20) View
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To view additional MAPLE AVE clips, please visit http://www.mapleavefilms.com.
To purchase the MAPLE AVE Series please click here.
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*FOLLOW YOU HOME
Issue: Online Safety
Audience: Middle School students
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*HIDDEN STRANGERS
Issue: Online Safety
Audience: Parents of Middle School students
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*LINDSAY SAYS
Issue: Substance Abuse
Audience: Middle School students
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*BETWEEN THE LINES
Issue: Substance Abuse
Audience: Parents of Middle School students
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*If you would like more info. on the four films listed above, please contact notMYkid @ 602-652-0163
†NEVER ENOUGH
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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†NEVER ENOUGH: IN-SERVICE COMPONENT
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Middle/High School educators.
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†NEVER ENOUGH: PARENT COMPONENT
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Parents of Middle/High School students.
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†If you would like more info. on the
'Never Enough' video series & RESPONSE program, please
click here.
+GIVEN THE CHANCE
Issue: Teen Gambling
Audience: Nevada Middle/High School teens &
their families.
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+DAMAGE DONE
Issue: Problem Gambling's impact on the Family.
Audience: Nevada families.
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+If you would like more info. on the above
two films please contact the Nevada
Council On Problem Gambling.
*BETTER DEAL
Issue: Internet Gambling & Teens
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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*ESCAPE TO NOWHERE
Issue: Teen Female Problem Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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*SAFE BET
Issue: Compulsive Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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*DONE DEAL
Issue: Recovering Compulsive Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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*BIG WIN
Issue: Texas Hold 'em craze & Teen Compulsive
Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
families.
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*PLAY TO WIN
Issue: Compulsive Gambling & Teens
Audience: Middle/High School students & their
parents.
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*If you are a New Jersey teacher, student assistance counselor, or other school-based professional and would like more information about any of the above *gambling films, please contact the Council On Compulsive Gambling Of NJ's Education Coordinator, Terry Elman.
You may contact Terry at (609) 588-5515 ext. 18 or E-mail him at terry@800gambler.org.
CARING HUG
Issue: Children dealing with a parent's cancer
diagnosis.
Audience: Young children & their family members.
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*ON THE JOB
Issue: Alcoholism & Family Dysfunction
Audience: Older men & their adult family members.
* Due to its strong language, ON THE JOB is recommended for mature viewing
audiences only.
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BLOWN AWAY
Issue: Youth & Smoking
Audience: Elementary & Middle School students
and their parents.
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For a complete
listing of our Films please contact us at info@outreacharts.com

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