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STD Street Smarts
With frank language and explicit imagery, this video addresses difficult issues such as sex and injection drug use in the age of AIDS. It is non-judgemental in its portrayal of young people acquiring, using, and sharing knowledge about safer sex and needle use. The video was produced by, for, and with "street youth" by the STD Prevention Project of Youthlink—Inner City in Toronto, Canada.
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Plot Summary
STD Street Smarts was an educational television series that aimed to inform young people about sexually transmitted diseases. Each episode typically featured discussions, scenarios, and expert advice to explain the risks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of various STDs. The series was designed to be accessible and relevant to its target audience, encouraging open conversations about sexual health.
Critical Reception
As an educational series focused on public health, formal critical reviews in the traditional sense are scarce. However, its purpose was to provide vital information to a demographic often underserved by comprehensive sex education. Its effectiveness would have been measured by its reach and impact on awareness and preventative behaviors among its viewers.
What Reviewers Say
Aimed to fill a gap in accessible STD education for youth.
Utilized direct address and relatable scenarios to convey health information.
Focus was on awareness, prevention, and seeking medical help.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this educational series from 1989 is not available.
Fun Fact
The series was part of a broader effort in the late 1980s and early 1990s to address rising concerns about HIV/AIDS and other STDs through public service programming and educational content.
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