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Youth Voice Through Video (YVTV), a film and video training opportunity led by Molly Secours, operates as a collaboration between Secours' company One Woman Show Productions and the Oasis Center. Students are taught how to write, storyboard, direct, act and produce a short video--either a documentary, music video or short narrative. Participating youth are asked, "If you were given 15 minutes to speak your mind before you leave this earth, what would you say?" The resulting short film is their response.
 
Read a
Nashville Scene article about A Way Out and YVTV
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The following youth-produced films are offered in DVD or VHS format, along with a brief discussion guide for $5.00 each to cover shipping and handling. This program is funded by the Open Society Institute and Tennessee Department of Health: Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.
A Way Out
Welcome To My Hood
A Conscience Decision
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A Way Out
The story of Tay, a talented basketball player (William "Book" Booker) pulled between the influence of a classmate who has succumbed to the temptations of easy money (Quinton Pope) and a studious friend (Thomas Groves) who offers to help him boost his grades for college. Tay must choose between relying on the precarious possibilities of the NBA draft and setting his sights on an academic scholarship to improve his circumstances.
"A straight-shooting slice of drama." -- Jim Ridley, film reviewer, Nashville Scene
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Starring William Booker, Quinton Pope, Thomas Groves, Lorenzo Short, David Caldwell, and Daven Caldwell
Featuring the music of Rod McGaha, Te-Arthur, Luke Roberts, and Elevation
Contact Dr. Judy Freudenthal, Clinical Director of The Oasis Center, at 615.327.4455 or jfreudenthal@oasiscenter.org to purchase this film.
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Welcome To My Hood
Four youth involved in the juvenile justice system invite us into their homes and ultimately their hearts by offering a rare opportunity to view them outside of the crimes they have committed. Viewers gain a glimpse into the daily challenges their families face and the issues that shape their lives, and ours.
"'Welcome To My Hood' is a beautiful, disarming film that packs a mighty punch." -- Robin D.G. Kelley, author and prof. African American Studies and Anthropology, Columbia University
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Written, produced and directed by Lamont Havis, Charles Lawrence Jr., Keisha Anglin, and Jessica Glass
Featuring the music of Big Fella and Te-Arthur
Contact Dr. Judy Freudenthal, Clinical Director of The Oasis Center, at 615.327.4455 or jfreudenthal@oasiscenter.org to purchase this film.
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A Conscience Decision
"A 'Conscience' Decision" gives us a peek into a budding teen romance, and looks at what might happen when the proposition is made to "take the relationship to the next level."
"A 'Conscience' Decision video takes on the serious subject of HIV prevention with humor and respect for this life and death decision." -- Rev. Edwin Sanders, Senior Servant, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church
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Starring Henry Burton, Roxanne "Monet" McEwen, Chase Fanning, Terence Lee Dangerfield, Rachel Drake, and Kai Brooks
Featuring the music of Impromp2 and Li'l Poochie
Contact Dr. Judy Freudenthal, Clinical Director of The Oasis Center, at 615.327.4455 or jfreudenthal@oasiscenter.org to purchase this film.
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