Taking Charge

1996 26 min Documentary

Taking Charge shows teens taking the initiative to overcome the fears and vulnerabilities of growing up in an increasingly violent and rapidly changing society. Through role-playing, theatre groups, peer discussion groups and anti-violence collectives these young activists have "taken charge," educating themselves and their peers towards a deeper understanding of the effects of violence rooted in sexism, racism and homophobia.

director Claudette Jaiko

writers Claudette Jaiko, Claude Cloutier, Sylvain Proteau