About
Abstinence Comes to Albuquerque provides a glimpse into a nationwide debate over what young people should be taught about sexuality. Through personal stories, community profiles, and expert interviews, the program highlights the differences between a strict abstinence-only-until-marriage approach and more comprehensive sexuality education.
In the documentary film a ninth grader tells her mother that she’s heard some unusual things from a sexuality education program in her school. The family talks about their problems with the program, and a school board member speaks about its weaknesses. The film then profiles an abstinence-only-until-marriage program as well as a more balanced sexuality education program. Following the documentary are interviews with national experts on sexuality education and adolescent health.
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Abstinence Comes To Albuquerque
Directed by
Charles C. Stuart
Writing Credits
Charles C. Stuart
Executive Producer
Mardi Kildebeck
Associate Producer
Joseph Sousa
Producer
Charles C. Stuart
Music by
Tom Phillips
Cinematography by
Peter Krieger
Dale Kruzic
Film Editing by
Sid Levin
Learning Resources
Abstinence Comes to Albuquerque Study Guide
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