“Brian At Seventeen – BW – 1970 – Teenage Turmoil”, “UC EMC”,

“In many ways, Brian is typical of his generation. He finds it difficult to relate to the values and ambitions of a society that demands conformity. He is disenchanted with the criteria by which ‘success’ is determined. And he is frustrated by his own inability to come to terms with the people and things around him. Brian is skeptical, precarious and bewildered. At school Brian is unable to involve himself in academic achievements that appear to have no relevance. He cuts classes as a result. At home there is a tension syndrome between him and his mother. The one not being able to understand the other. Brian’s dilemna is inherent in his attempt to play father and son roles simultaneously. When asked what he’d rather be doing instead of school, Brian replies ‘I’d like to fly a kite today.’ The guidance teacher doesn’t understand. Brian wants to be a photographer. Yet he believes that even this ambition will be frustrated by the same oppressiveness that has affected most of his life. Where is Brian going at seventeen? There seems to be an inevitability about the direction in which Brian is moving. But the film leaves the question unanswered. For the Brians of our society, the only answer appears to be within themselves”

“”Brian at 17” is not a typical drug film. It is not going to give youany pat answers. What it is is a. story about a boy who’s 17 years old. It shows you his environment in school as well as outside the school. Brian is not and actor, his mother is not an actor. The individuals in the film are true people. This is on their location. All I want you to focus on while your’re watching this is “What can I do?” Think of the things you could do in this situation if Brian was your student.”