Boyfriends is a documentary about the lives of five unique teenagers. A panel of experts have helped shape discussion topics and offered academic insight into many of the issues faced by the girls in the movie. Click on their pictures for more information.
Karen Conterio
Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.
Dr. Susan Sugerman
Lori Vann, MA, LPC-Supervisor
Norma Westurn, MA, LPC
Allison Whitehead, LBSW
Dr. Luis Zayas
boyfriends.kera.org is a comprehensive source for teens and their parents, teachers and friends. The site contains tips, advice from experts, and informative articles on healthy relationships and a healthy you.
“Boyfriends should be required viewing in every high school in America. The stories--told by young people themselves--are educational, sobering, and pack a powerful punch.”
– Bill Albert, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
“Producer Sujata Dand approaches her participants with artful openness and without judgment--each has her story to tell; each has learned lessons from which we can all benefit.”
– Dr. Susan Sugerman, MD, MPH, Girls to Women Health and Wellness.
The project is funded in part by the Harold Simmons Foundation and other generous donors from our community.
