Inner City Drama Association (Edmonton, Alta, Problem youth -- Behavior modification -- Alberta -- Case studies, Homeless youth -- Counseling of -- Alberta -- Case studies, Street youth -- Counseling of -- Alberta -- Case studies, Alternative education -- Alberta -- Case studies, Alternative education, Problem youth -- Behavior modification, Alberta, Documentary films, Marilyn Brighteyes, Lance Marty, Joe Cloutier, Indigenous youth -- Canada, Indigenous Youth 

"Beating the Streets traces six years in the lives of Marilyn Brighteyes and Lance Marty, two inner-city aboriginal teenagers struggling to turn their lives around. And it is the story of Jean Cloutier, the teacher -- and former dropout -- determined to help them. In Beating the Streets, Marilyn and Lance candidly describe the abuse and violence that drove them into prostitution and drug dealing. The video also introduces Joe's innovative approach, combining alternative education and popular theatre workshops led by actors like Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves) and their plays explore important issues like substance abuse, family violence, suicide, and racism. Performances lead to discussions with the audience in an effort to seek healthy solutions. Then, in 1993, Lance encourages Joe to take on the immense challenge of opening an alternative school -- Inner City High -- for teens at risk. And we witness a remarkable transformation in Lance and Marilyn as they become leaders at the school."--Back of case.