16 and Pregnant

MTV's 16 and Pregnant is an hour-long documentary series focusing on the controversial subject of teen pregnancy. Each episode follows a 5-7 month period in the life of a teenager as she navigates the bumpy terrain of adolescence, growing pains, rebellion, and coming of age; all while dealing with being pregnant. Each story offers a unique look into the wide variety of challenges pregnant teens face: marriage, adoption, religion, gossip, finances, rumors among the community, graduating high school, getting (or losing) a job. Faced with incredibly adult decisions, these girls are forced to sacrifice their teenage years and their high school experiences. But there is an optimism among them; they have the dedication to make their lives work, and to do as they see fit to provide the best for their babies.

Cast and crew

Director:
Alison Kagan, Stacey Angeles, Cara Karp, Keayr Braxton, Felicia Stevens

Producers:
Dia Sokol Savage, Morgan J. Freeman, Daniel Bowen, Joanna Azern, Kendra Macleod

Writers:
Lauren Dolgen

Cast:
Drew Pinsky (Host), Ebony Jackson, Joshua Rendon, Danielle Cunningham, Jennifer Del Rio, Gannon McKee, Josh Harris McKee, MacKenzie McKee, Sarah Roberts, Kristina Robinson-Head, Lori Wickelhaus

Distributor:
MTV Networks

Information

Genre: TV Series

Runtime: 60 minutes

Year of production: 2009