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F.A.S.: When the Children Grow Up
2002
40 min
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When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, she can do irreparable harm to her baby. This program explores the realities of living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) and partial F.A.S., called Fetal Alcohol Effects (F.A.E.), the leading causes of birth defects. The effects associated with F.A.S. continue even when children become adults. This documentary tells the stories of three adults living with F.A.S., along with commentary from experts in the field.
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, she can do irreparable harm to her baby. This program explores the realities of living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) and partial F.A.S., called Fetal Alcohol Effects (F.A.E.), the leading causes of birth defects. The effects associated with F.A.S. continue even when children become adults.
This documentary tells the stories of three adults living with F.A.S., along with commentary from experts in the field.
This documentary tells the stories of three adults living with F.A.S., along with commentary from experts in the field.
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producerSharon BartlettMaria LeRose
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directorSharon BartlettMaria LeRose
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writerSharon BartlettMaria LeRose
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narratorMaria LeRose
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cameraRoger McGrathJohn DowellGeorge ColmerLez Morrison
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soundDave CurleBrooke Thomson
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editorMichael Taylor
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online editorTyronne L'Hirondelle
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original musicDavid James
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graphicsTim Johnson
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audio postRichard Crooks
Ages 12 to 17
School subjects
Students work in groups to summarize information from the film. Ask the groups to think of questions they still have, such as whether there is a safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women, what services their community offers and what new research has shown. After compiling a class list of questions, groups choose topics and research and report answers. The film would complement lessons on substance abuse, nutrition during pregnancy and managing disabilities.