LIFEPROOF

PROGRAMME 3 – HUGO AND JESSIE

NOTE: This programme contains the sensitive subject of gender change and students may need to look at this issue with a skilled teacher before watching this programme.

Hugo and Jessie, who are both 17, have been together for a few months and love each other very much. They already live together and are thinking of getting married, but they are not sure if it is the right thing to do. Both are signing on and looking for jobs, and they currently lead a very 'grown-up' life – taking joint responsibility for their finances and domestic chores. There is a complication: Jessie is a lesbian and Hugo used to be a girl but is undergoing gender change. They want advice from their friends and use a camera to record thoughts and feelings.

PROGRAMME AIMS

• To consider the pros and cons of getting married young
• To stress the importance of taking time to think and reflect on major life decisions
• To discuss the impact of sexuality on relationships and personal identity.