Teenage Mother

In a stark and unflinching portrayal, "Teenage Mother" (also known as "The Hygiene Story") dares to confront one of society's most taboo subjects: teenage pregnancy. Directed by Jerry Gross, this 1967 film tells the harrowing story of a health teacher who becomes the scapegoat for a student's unwanted pregnancy after being nearly assaulted by drug-dealing students. Marking Fred Willard's film debut, "Teenage Mother" is a raw and uncomfortable exploration of a complex issue that was both shocking and thought-provoking in its time.