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Love Taps

1996 22 min
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High school students Mark and Terese are involved in a dangerous relationship. Mark is becoming more possessive and abusive. Terese thinks it's probably her fault but is convinced she can handle it... until Mark physically attacks her in front of a group of friends. Kelly cares deeply for her boyfriend Benson, but she is always making sarcastic remarks about his intelligence. When Benson reacts to her verbal abuse, Kelly says she's "just joking." A powerful drama about teens, relationship, and dating violence. Previewing before use is recommended.

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High school students Mark and Terese are involved in a dangerous relationship. Mark is becoming more possessive and abusive. Terese thinks it's probably her fault but is convinced she can handle it... until Mark physically attacks her in front of a group of friends. Kelly cares deeply for her boyfriend Benson, but she is always making sarcastic remarks about his intelligence. When Benson reacts to her verbal abuse, Kelly says she's "just joking." A powerful drama about teens, relationship, and dating violence. Previewing before use is recommended.
  • director
    Annie O'Donoghue
  • producer
    Jennifer Torrance
  • executive producer
    Svend-Erik Eriksen
  • script
    Louise Milner
  • cinematography
    Gregory Middleton
  • sound
    Frank Griffiths
  • editing
    Jeanne Slater
  • sound editing
    Gael MacLean
  • re-recording
    Christopher James
  • music
    Salvador Ferreras
  • cast
    Melissa Barker-Sauer
    Terrance Orletsky
    Vinessa Antoine
    Samantha Quan
    Michelle Skalnick
    Kyle Alisharan
    Edward Diaz

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Students can make an informative pamphlet or presentation (PPT or Prezi) on teen abuse in personal relationships; compile data on teen relationship abuse in their community/province/country; debate or put on a play or sketch about abusive teen relationships; write a reflective paper on their ideas of healthy/unhealthy relationships following class discussion/small group discussion; create informative posters/advertisements about how to get help.
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