Nearly 56% of hate related murders are committed by offenders under the age of 21."The Truth About Hate," is the third special in a six-part series on teen issues. It explores the minds of real teens
dealing with hate and prejudice in their lives. This one-hour program is geared toward teenagers and their parents. Emotional, hip and hard-hitting, it will explore the origins of hate through the eyes of today's
teenagers. Teens will come face to face with racism, ethnic bigotry, religious hatred, and sexual discrimination as they confront the truth about their own prejudices and glimpse the future in the faces of those who have
chosen a life of hate.
Hear from teenagers who consider the exclusion of other individuals and groups a necessity in order to be accepted by their peers; those who think racism is not a problem in our society; those
who may be affected by hate because of family and social ties; and finally those who are forced to live with the ramifications of having been involved in a senseless hate crime.
Through interactive
experiences and emotional encounters with hate's victims, teen subjects come face to face with the destructive reality of their prejudices. This hour will also include heartfelt appeals from popular celebrities and sports
personalities who have been affected by hate or prejudice in their personal or professional lives.
Promising to be powerful and honest, "The Truth About Hate," will not only challenge teenagers and their
families to face the truth about hate, but will seek to offer real solutions to help them make the right choices when confronted with hate and prejudice in life. Their lives and the future depend on it.
"The Truth About Hate," the third edition of "Teen Files," is produced by Oscar and Emmy -winner Arnold Shapiro. It will air on national syndication the week of March 8-15. Please check your local
listings for airing date/time and network/syndicate channels or contact the Arnold Shapiro Productions - Teen Files Production Office at 818-505-6676, fax 818-505-6678 or email: teenspecials@earthlink.net
