Teen Screen Feminism Podcast

A deep-dive into the anti-abortion narratives that pervade teen films, with a focus on the 1980s movie "For Keeps", starring Molly Ringwald.

Get into the spooky scary vibes of Halloween with this episode about the 1974 film BLACK CHRISTMAS! We'll delve into how monstrosity and maternity get linked in horror, and how BLACK CHRISTMAS subverts this paradigm. Follow and get in touch with the podcast on Instagram @teenscreenfem

In today's episode, we explore a film called Blue Denim, made in 1959. In the 1950s, the censorship code was altered to allow for more frank discussions of abortion; but just how explicit could they be? We also focus on the figure of the pregnant 'juvenile delinquent' and how the marriage plot is designed to turn her into a 'good' respectable girl again. Follow the TSF podcast on Instagram, @teenscreenfem! And if you enjoyed today's episode, please consider leaving a comment, rating or review wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of the TSF podcast, we explore efforts to censor the pregnant body in the media. Our case study is a film called The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (Preston Sturges 1944). Why has it been so taboo to show the pregnant body onscreen at certain points in history? What does this taboo suggest about cultural attitudes towards women's bodies? And were films able to manipulate the censorship system to include "objectionable" material? Find out in this episode! ... Follow us on Instagram @teenscreenfem ... Wanna watch the movie before listening? Check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYzqjaprajQ or here: https://ok.ru/video/1474101054096

Welcome to season one, episode two of the TSF podcast. This week we explore pre-code Hollywood films that included stories about teen pregnancy. Learn all about this scandalous & exciting period of filmmaking as we deep-dive into iconic movies like The Road to Ruin, Reefer Madness, and She Shoulda Said No. How were pregnant teens represented during this period? Tune in to find out. This episode was researched, written & presented by me, Athena Bellas. It was edited by Claire Gawne. Thanks so much for listening! And please follow us on Instagram, @teenscreenfem ... Wanna watch the movie before listening? Check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqIjEmpkK9o