Katie begins the piece by explaining that she is speaking about a moment of transition that was important in her life...and proceeds to tell the story of the birth of her son in one fell swoop. I actually preferred the lack of dramatic pauses in the production. Because Katie tells her story in such direct and unadorned terms, the rush of words makes her account that much more compelling.
This story itself is very powerful and very moving. But Katie tells it in one fell swoop. I was waiting for a break, even just a pause in her story so the sad, poignant parts would stand out and I could process them. The story is told very clearly, one thing happened after the other. I just wanted some pauses so it could sink in.
An honest piece of self-exploration. Shows you the power of radio to tell an intimate, personal story that rings true. Simple production - one voice but Blunt Youth Radio is to be commended for providing an opportunity to the youth in this juvenile facility the tools to create some meaning and expression from a sad set of circumstances. There are a some technical problems at the end so it would need to be edited or faded out. This would be a good follow-up for any news magazine that might feature a juvenile crime or detention story. Access to these facilities is hard to get and every state has enough to make this a universal experience for any local station....Dmae
Honest, disturbing and unsentimental piece of audio that could easily be reworked to fit into any program on the difficulties facing American youth. A shame it's so short.
Good luck Katie.
This piece is a very intimate with a conversational tone that, due to the subject matter, when coming from a radio speaker can be rather shocking and almost discomforting. Yet the speaker, Katie, gives is utterly honest with her story and this is the most lingering effect of the piece. You have to listen, because it feels that someone is talking to you and not into a microphone.
The piece does not have the legs to stand on its own, but if placed in the appropriate surroundings, perhaps a longer piece highlighting teenage pregnancy and looking for a more dramatic and personal edge behind the statistics to help drive a point home or to take a discussion into the realm of the personal, if showcased appropriately this is an excellent piece.
Heed the advice about the last few seconds.
Comments for Katie Becomes a Mom
This piece belongs to the series "Incarcerated Youth Speak Out"
Produced by Katie and Blunt Youth Radio
Other pieces by Blunt Youth Radio Project
Rating Summary
5 comments
Kaitlyn Greenidge
Posted on July 05, 2004 at 11:55 AM | Permalink
Review of Katie Becomes a Mom
Katie begins the piece by explaining that she is speaking about a moment of transition that was important in her life...and proceeds to tell the story of the birth of her son in one fell swoop. I actually preferred the lack of dramatic pauses in the production. Because Katie tells her story in such direct and unadorned terms, the rush of words makes her account that much more compelling.
Sarah Elzas
Posted on April 03, 2004 at 11:19 AM | Permalink
Review of Katie Becomes a Mom
This story itself is very powerful and very moving. But Katie tells it in one fell swoop. I was waiting for a break, even just a pause in her story so the sad, poignant parts would stand out and I could process them. The story is told very clearly, one thing happened after the other. I just wanted some pauses so it could sink in.
Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on March 28, 2004 at 04:30 PM | Permalink
Review of Katie Becomes a Mom
An honest piece of self-exploration. Shows you the power of radio to tell an intimate, personal story that rings true. Simple production - one voice but Blunt Youth Radio is to be commended for providing an opportunity to the youth in this juvenile facility the tools to create some meaning and expression from a sad set of circumstances. There are a some technical problems at the end so it would need to be edited or faded out. This would be a good follow-up for any news magazine that might feature a juvenile crime or detention story. Access to these facilities is hard to get and every state has enough to make this a universal experience for any local station....Dmae
Jonathan Groubert
Posted on March 02, 2004 at 02:41 AM | Permalink
Review of Katie Becomes a Mom
Honest, disturbing and unsentimental piece of audio that could easily be reworked to fit into any program on the difficulties facing American youth. A shame it's so short.
Good luck Katie.
Steve Berry
Posted on February 25, 2004 at 01:59 PM | Permalink
Review of Katie Becomes a Mom
This piece is a very intimate with a conversational tone that, due to the subject matter, when coming from a radio speaker can be rather shocking and almost discomforting. Yet the speaker, Katie, gives is utterly honest with her story and this is the most lingering effect of the piece. You have to listen, because it feels that someone is talking to you and not into a microphone.
The piece does not have the legs to stand on its own, but if placed in the appropriate surroundings, perhaps a longer piece highlighting teenage pregnancy and looking for a more dramatic and personal edge behind the statistics to help drive a point home or to take a discussion into the realm of the personal, if showcased appropriately this is an excellent piece.
Heed the advice about the last few seconds.