London Public Library Call Number (DVD & Videocassette): F Bre
Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A
This movie is a great item to have for both school and public library teen collections. In 2009, Young Adult Services Association (YALSA) placed The Breakfast Club as one of the FABULOUS FILMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS . Despite this "discovery of self" movie taking place in 1985, today's youth can still relate to these teenagers lives and experiences. The five students: Allison, a basket-case, Brian, a brain, John, a criminal, Claire, a princess, and Andy, a jock, are forced to spend the day together during Saturday's detention. At the beginning they all viewed each other this way, but over time they realized they all are similar. The movie does an outstanding job of deconstructing the stereotypes of the teenagers. Both light hearted and serious themes are uncovered and explored throughout the film's plot. Some of the numerous topics include: respect, fighting, relationships, love, divorce, virginity, sex, sexual harassment, rape, drugs, alcohol, family violence, neglect, bullying, stealing, poverty, blackmailing, mental illness, lying, body image, status, and peer pressure. As teenagers are investigating new things, going through changes, and seeking independence, this film can help them feel realize that they are not alone and others have been through these incidences as well. By supplying this item in libraries we might not only help teens; we may also help parents and teachers realize that the teenage years are a time of self-consciousness and angst, making them reflect on how they too we're once in those situations. This film would be a great recommendation for any junior high school graduation present or a sweet sixteen birthday party gift. I personally really enjoyed the storyline and layout of this film. I truly believe The Breakfast Club would be a great item for any teen annex library collection and would be a well circulated YA material.
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