True Life: 2009
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Since its initial episode in 1998, MTV's award-winning True Life documentary series has told remarkable real-life stories of young people and the unusual subcultures they inhabit. Whether documenting the lives of gay marriage activists, individuals dealing with obesity, or teens in high school, the True Life series tells its stories solely from the varied voices and points-of-view of its characters, putting the series in the unique position of reflecting the state of youth culture at any given moment. The 2009 collection includes: I’m Addicted to Meds, I Can’t Sleep, I’m a College Freshman, and more.
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| 1 | VideoTrue Life Resolutions: Made and Kept | They went to extremes and battled their demons, stared down their fears and chased their dreams. On Made and on True Life, you watched young people test their resolve as they attempted to transform their lives. Now in this season of change, as we ready to ring in another new year, you'll find out what's happened to some of them since. | 1:05:12 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoI'm Addicted to Meds | Snorting an illegally obtained narcotic, is just as dangerous as snorting a line of cocaine. But prescription meds are fast becoming the drug of choice for millions of young Americans who mistakenly believe them to be safer than street drugs. On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people fighting to free themselves from their addiction. | 42:26 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoI'm a Nuyorican | They are the descendants of Puerto Ricans who immigrated to New York City and they straddle two very different and often conflicting worlds. On this episode True Life, you'll meet three young Nuyoricans who are trying to balance the demands of their old school heritage with the outside influences they experience in a very diverse city. | 42:24 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoI Can't Sleep | How would you feel if you never got a good night of sleep? For the more than twenty million Americans who suffer from chronic sleep disorders, that feeling is agony. In this episode of True Life, three young people try to function at school, work and home while seriously being sleep deprived. | 42:20 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoI'm a College Freshman | There is nothing like the feeling of kissing your mother goodbye and moving into your first room away from home, but being a college freshmen means more than just going to frat parties and football games. On this episode of True Life, you will meet three young people trying to balance the thrill of newfound freedom with the sobering responsibility of adulthood during their first year in college. | 42:25 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoI'm a High School Freshman | Excitement and anticipation; anxiety and even fear. What were you feeling when you walked into high school for the first time? In this episode of True Life, you’ll meet three Long Island teens navigating their way through the ups and downs of freshman yea | 41:46 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoI'm Placing My Baby For Adoption | If you were young, single and pregnant, with no viable means to support yourself, would you place your baby for adoption? In this episode of True Life, you’ll meet two young women facing the agonizing decision of whether to parent their babies or let them | 42:20 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoI'm Eloping | What if you threw a wedding and nobody came? In this episode of True Life, you're invited to meet two couples who actually planned it just this way. As the economy worsens, more and more young people are foregoing traditional celebrations and eloping. Exchanging vows in private, less-costly ceremonies, unbenounced to even their closest family and friends. | 42:22 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoI'm Addicted to Porn | Admit it; you've snuck a peek at least once or twice. Maybe on occasion you’ve checked it out even more than that. But imagine living with a compulsion to watch or even engage in pornography all the time. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who feel they're actually porn addicts. | 42:27 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoI'm Uncomfortable With My New Body | What if you lost a massive amount of weight only to find you were still desperately unhappy with the way you looked? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people who have lost hundreds of pounds, but are still struggling to come to terms with their new bodies. | 42:17 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoI'm Losing My Hair | It affects more than 55 million Americans in the United States, 40% of those affected are women. We're talking about hair loss. On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people grappling with the emotional impact of premature balding. | 42:16 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoI Don't Like My Small Breasts | There's nothing unusual about a woman who wants larger breasts. But what if you're so unhappy with your cup size that it becomes an obsession? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people whose fixation with their small breasts is keeping them from living normal and happy lives. | 41:47 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoI'm Stuck At Home | What if you were years out of high school but regularly sleeping in the same bedroom you had as a kid? That's the often-humiliating reality for the millions of twenty-somethings who are still living at home with their parents. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who are doing everything they can to leave their all-too-comfy nests. | 42:25 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoI'm Looking for My Sibling | What if you have a brother or sister you've never met, but desperately want to find? When parents break apart, their children sometimes grow up cut off from one another. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people determined to reconnect with their long lost siblings. | 41:30 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoI Don't Like My Large Breasts | Many women would love to have bigger breasts, but what's it like when you feel blessed with too much of a good thing? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young women who believe that being unusually top-heavy is preventing them from finding happiness. | 41:49 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoI'm Bisexual | What's it like if your sexual orientation crosses traditional boundaries and confounds straights and gays alike? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people entering the sometimes treacherous tunnel of love as they grapple with their attraction to both sexes. | 41:18 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoI'm Having Twins | The tears, the diaper changes, the utter lack of sleep. Adding a baby inevitably rocks your world, but what's it like to have two at once? On this episode of True Life you'll meet several young women who are struggling to care for newborn twins, without losing their minds. | 42:39 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoI'm Ending My Marriage | If you've ever been in a failed relationship, then you know breaking up is always hard to do. But when a union starts to fall apart after sacred vows are exchanged, homes have been shared, and children are involved, the effects can be devastating. In this episode of True Life you'll meet two young couples suddenly faced with marriages on the brink. | 42:17 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoI Hate My Tattoos | Over one-third of all Americans currently sport at least one tattoo. But what happens when you come to hate the markings you’ve permanently etched into your skin? On this episode of True Life you’ll meet three young people desperate to get rid of the tats | 42:10 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoI'm Polyamorous | Most of us probably feel that maintaining a healthy monogamous relationship is more than enough to handle, but what’s it like if you believe that true physical and emotional fulfillment can only be achieved with committed attachment to multiple partners? | 42:23 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoI'm a Fanboy | At some point or another, most of us fall in love with the work of pop culture, a movie, videogame, or maybe a comic book character. But if your enthusiasm goes over the edge and becomes all-consuming, then you’re probably a fanboy. In this episode of Tru | 42:19 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoI'm Changing My Gender | Are you a boy or are you a girl? For most of us, the answer is an easy one, but for anyone whose sex organs differ from how they perceive their own gender, these are questions that can cause anguish. On this episode of True Life, you’ll meet two young people taking extreme measures to bring their bodies and minds into alignment once and for all. | 42:22 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoI'm Rehabbing My Injury | What’s it like to be at the top of your game only to be suddenly incapacitated in the blink of an eye? On this episode of True Life you’ll meet three young athletes struggling to overcome injuries threatening to derail their dreams for the future. | 42:30 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoI'm a Sports Fanatic | You’ve seen them, heard them, you’ve undoubtedly at times been annoyed by them, but there are few people on the planet who exhibit more dedication than hardcore sports fans. In this episode of True Life you’ll meet three young die-hards whose fanaticism i | 41:52 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoI Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle | What if you had it all, and then, simply lost it? In this episode of True Life, you’ll meet three young people who achieved financial success at an early age, only to see their fortunes wiped out when the recession hit. | 41:42 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoI Can't Leave My Boyfriend | As the old song tells us, breaking up is hard to do. So what’s it like when your romance has dragged | 40:51 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoI Have Broke Parents | What’s it like to be dependant on someone who’s broke? If your parents are one of the nearly 15 | 42:04 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoI'm Homeless | What’s it like to have virtually no money or food, and not even a place to lay your head? On this | 42:11 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoI’m Clashing with My Parents | Have you ever been at loggerheads with mom and dad over an issue so divisive, it threatened to | 42:17 | $1.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 29 Episodes |
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This show is absolutely amazing. I recomend that everybody watches at least one episode. I think that the most inspirational one is "I'm addicted to meds."
AMAZING
Absolutely amazing! This show is so inspirational! One of the best REALity tv shows ever, if nor the best! iTunes get more of the seasons on here!!
DEEEE-LISH!
If you've never seen True Life, you need to. It's by far one of the BEST shows ever!!! My friend and I can't get enough!!
- SD Version
- Genre: Nonfiction
- Released: Jan 25, 2009
- © 2009 Viacom International, Inc.
