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Moment of Truth: Stalking Back is a one of a kind film that shows you one person can make a difference. It also conveys family empowerment by showing how one determined mother can make a difference. This 1993 NBC made-for-TV movie is about a mother who refused to stay helpless. I've watched a Moment of Truth: Stalking Back countless times since I was a kid, we're covering why this mild thriller works for the whole family, what makes the Anello family's story so gripping and it's available for free on YouTube and you'll find the link in the show notes. Welcome to Wholesome TV Picks. The only podcast where every recommendation comes from 35 plus years of watching wholesome TV your family can actually trust. So let's get into it. This family movie is quality far above what passes for TV nowadays. It focuses on the terror a stalker does to the whole family. When Linda calls the police to

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complain, the police ask, has he had any physical contact with your daughter since this business started? She replies? No. No. But he writes her all these notes and cards, all very amorous. He hangs around her school. He calls us up all the time. We haven't had a good night's sleep in weeks. Mrs. Anello, unless he's actually hurt, attacked, or endangered your daughter in some way, we have no grounds for arrest. State law doesn't allow us to go around harassing our citizens. But he can harass us night and day. That's legal. Another gripping made-for-TV movie, Amber's story about another mom who didn't let her daughter's death be in vain. And with her powerful story of persistence, birthed the Amber Alert System, which protects thousands of children today. You can go back and check out episode 14 for more on that. Why is this 30-year-old movie more urgent

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today? This movie is more urgent today than it was in 1993. Because of the internet and social media, stalking has exploded beyond what this family endured. We mainly hear about celebrities who have stalkers and don't think twice about it, but it happens to everyday people. There's even a Rescue 911 episode about a woman who had a stalker for eight years by a former high school classmate. That's why every parent needs to watch this movie and talk about it with their teens. Moment of Truth: Stalking Back makes you more aware of the people in your kids' lives, and is a great discussion starter for teaching teens to recognize inappropriate attention, especially for girls. My daughter asked, why do you guys do this? And we've had some interesting conversations about this topic and other topics that branch off of this one topic. Join me next week for my first interview with a fellow mom and fan of a classic pioneer show that is a staple for many families.

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Thank you so much for listening. Remember, your values matter and your TV should too. Take care and catch you next week.