Play It Out: Unhealthy Dating Relationships (Are You Blinded by the Bright Light of Love?)

How do you know if your relationship has serious issues? When you're romantically involved, it's sometimes hard to see obvious problems. This installment in the Play It Out series tackles relevant tough topics through dramatic vignettes improvised by teens, with a young host posing questions to consider while watching the sketch, and then deconstructing the scene to present more critical-thinking queries. Subjects such as jealousy, possessiveness, and verbal/emotional and physical abuse are covered here in realistic situations convincingly performed by teen actors. Unfortunately, the camerawork is subpar, with awkward angles and shaky handheld shots causing distraction. Still, the content is solid and the scenarios presented are ideal discussion starters, making this a strong optional purchase. Aud: J, H, P. (E. Gieschen)