Tag Archives: adolescence

Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting

Lion King

Title: Lion King

Date: 1994

Media type: Film

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families, Human Growth and Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting

Keywords: family relationship, family functioning, response to crises, adolescence, adulthood, developmental stage, parent-child relationships

Rating: G

Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: A young lion Prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron fist, the prince grows up beyond the savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young Prince must decide his fate: will he remain an outcast, or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

Places to view: Only available through purchase

Contributor: Anonymous

Families in Society, Family Resource Management, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting

Parenthood

Title: Parenthood

Date: 1989

Media type: Film

Category: Parenting

Keywords: parenting styles

Rating: PG-13

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: The families of four adult siblings demonstrate the lighter side of the roller coaster of parenting.

Places to view: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Itunes, Cinnemax

Contributor: Susan Walker

Couple and Family Counseling, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships

Antwone Fisher

Title: Antwone Fisher

Date: 2002

Media type: Film

Category: Interpersonal Relationships, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Couple and Family Counseling

Keywords: communication, conflict management, adolescence, adulthood, response to crises, family relationship, therapy, dysfunction

Rating: R

Audience(s): College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: discussion: Discuss with learners the conditions observed of Antwone’s early life. How might these have impacted his relationships with others? How might his early background affect his behavior toward others?

Places to view: Cinemax, Youtube, Itunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play

Contributor: Laura M. Stanton