On Becoming a Woman

Directed by Cheryl Chisholm

1987 | 90 minutes | Color | 16mm/DVD | Order No. 99148

SYNOPSIS

This extraordinary documentary provides rare insights into some important health issues for African American women. Although it was produced before AIDS was a major factor for women, ON BECOMING A WOMAN deals candidly and constructively with teen pregnancy, providing in-depth information about reproduction, birth control, self-examination and sexual activity. Filmed primarily during the National Black Women's Health Project workshop sessions, this historic film also demonstrates models for trust and communication between mothers and daughters.

With gratitude to the Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program at NYU, a digital preservation copy of this film now available for exhibition! Please contact [email protected] for more information.

PRESS

"**** Outstanding."

Jacqueline Tatum New Youth Connection

"An excellent resource for schools, churches and community groups that are working to prevent teen pregnancy."

Marian Wright Edelman Children's Defense Fund

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