Growing up

Duration: 12

Year Published: 1986

Creator: Landmark Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Animation is used to follow the stages of growth from babyhood through adolescence. The film illustrates the male and female organs, shows how both sexes develop, and how physical characteristics change with the effect of sex hormones in the body. Concentrating on body changes that occur during puberty, it explains erection and wet dreams, menstruation and sanitary protection. The importance of exercise, nutrition and good hygiene is stressed.