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This is what this is about: this is about flavour, this is about different perspectives on the lives of youth, our own unique perspective on issues important to us. This is about our lives and our concerns - namely the school system, today's punk movement, self-mutilation and the independent music scene.
Salt, born of alternative education at MIND High School, allowed us four young women to pursue each individual vision (our own, mind you - not some exec's or something). With the support and encouragement of experienced professionals like Louise Leroux, Rick Blackburn and Pierre Lapointe we discovered the ability to make a doc of our own.
When we came to the Film Board with our proposal, we did encounter some resistance and doubt, and we continued to - right up until the film was completed.
It seemed difficult for people to accept that youth today were worth their salt. We are not just kids. We are filmmakers, students, artists, writers, musicians, actresses and activists. Our film is ours and it is true to ourselves and other young people.
2000, 79 min 15 s
Awards
Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Education and Information
International Film and Video Festival
October 23 to 26 2001, Columbus - USA
Award for Most Innovative Short Film or Video - given by the Youth Jury (ages 13+)
Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth and Families
March 7 to 10 2001, Vancouver - Canada
Achievement Award - First Award - Category: Classroom/Elementary
Annual Film Festival
April 1 1956, Kootenay - Canada
