Look beyond
the message.
Discuss the influence of films, television, music, and gaming.
School assemblies / Hollywood Exposed
Help students
read between
the screens.
A conversation about entertainment, influence, and the choices young people make—built around your school's audience.
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A session with room
for real questions.
Explore how entertainment communicates values, consider positive alternatives, and talk about making thoughtful choices online and off.
- Audience
- Grade 6 and older, according to the existing session guidance.
- Format
- Existing sessions typically run 45–90 minutes. Discuss a keynote or multiple sessions with the speaking team.
- Planning
- Confirm timing, content, and suitability for your audience when you inquire.
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Look beyond
Think through
the next step.
Explore online safety, media habits, and positive alternatives.
Keep the
conversation going.
Connect the event with questions and resources your community can return to.
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From a good idea
to a thoughtful event.
Detailed session descriptions, original videos & materials
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School Assembly
An eye-opening message by tina griffin
Hollywood Exposed
A behind-the-scenes look at today's pop culture
For the past 20 years, Tina has built a reputation as being a leading media expert and has reached the masses globally with her Hollywood Exposed show. While working as an actor in Hollywood for over a decade, Tina talked with countless celebrities about their behind-the-scene lifestyles and realized ‘these secrets’ must be revealed.
Tina gives the inside scoop of how today’s top celebrities shelter their own children from any violent, obscene entertainment and how they preview the media entering their homes. Her mission is to reveal how TV, movies, video games, magazines and music all influence our beliefs and behavior. This is why it is pertinent that we only engage in positive entertainment.
The facts presented will help people learn leadership skills and goal setting along with establishing a vision and purpose for their lives.
Session Options
Tina customizes her presentations to meet your specific needs. If you have more than one time slot available, you can choose more than one keynote or pick the first four keynotes for a half-day event. This show is recommended for anyone 6th grade and older. Each session typically lasts between 45 - 90 minutes.
Culture Chaos
Culture Chaos
How TV Shows and Movies glamorize harmful behavior
Tina analyzes top film and TV shows and how their messages promote destructive behaviors causing depression, cutting, and suicide to skyrocket. Tina’s personal observations while working in Hollywood along with the benefits of only engaging in positive media are discussed. Learn about the many wholesome entertainment choices available from Pure Flix, Movie Guide, Common Sense Media, and more.
Message behind the music
Message behind the music
The powerful effect music has on our minds
Tina explains the true meanings of the lyrics in today’s top songs and how singers are promoting destructive behaviors without showing the consequences. In addition, Tina gives examples of how celebrities rewrite their lyrics for their own kids to listen to. Repetitious consumption of these dangerous songs influences our decisions in subtle yet powerful ways. Eye-opening videos from top celebs expose Hollywood’s real agenda. Many positive music options are provided.
Not Just A Game
Not Just A Game
How video games, sexting, bullying, and social media influence youth
Video game violence, pornography and pedophiles grooming kids is commonplace. Studies have shown the direct correlation between media violence and violence among teens. Tina provides many family-friendly video game options along with the consequences and resources available for sexting, bullying, social media and self-image issues. Know how to stay safe online.
Pop Culture Purge
Pop Culture Purge
How to safeguard your mind from today's harmful entertainment
This jam-packed session opens with various videos exposing the hypocrisy of Hollywood celebrities and how they shelter their kids from their own entertainment. Consequences of engaging in harmful media are included, followed by a list of positive role models. This session concludes with how to stay safe online through web filtering, tech device management, and self-regulating media consumption.
Compact Keynote
Compact Keynote
HOLLYWOOD EXPOSED: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Today’s Pop Culture
A powerful overview of the four main sessions above, this in-depth look at pop culture, exposes the lies and reveals the truth about the entertainment industry. This is the most popular choice for school assemblies.
I have seen first-hand what takes place in Hollywood once the lights are down and cameras are turned off. I want to share all of this inside information with you. I will educate, equip, and empower your audience on the importance of making wise media choices allowing them to live to their fullest God-given potential."
other topics
covered in these sessions:
how to combat self esteem and image dilemmas due to media pressures to “fit in”
The dangers of drunk driving and drug use
Before and after photos of crack and meth users
The correlation of violent video games and aggressive behavior
In-depth look at adolescence brain development and how violence affects the mind
warning signs of bullying, suicide, cutting and what you can do to help
Safety measures for social media such as Facebook, SnapChat, Twitter, online chat rooms
Awareness and consequences of sexting and texting while driving
other topics
covered in these sessions:
how to combat self esteem and image dilemmas due to media pressures to “fit in”
The dangers of drunk driving and drug use
Before and after photos of crack and meth users
The correlation of violent video games and aggressive behavior
In-depth look at adolescence brain development and how violence affects the mind
warning signs of bullying, suicide, cutting and what you can do to help
Safety measures for social media such as Facebook, SnapChat, Twitter, online chat rooms
Awareness and consequences of sexting and texting while driving
Tina's mission is to challenge the next generation to live counter-culturally to what the critics claim is "harmless entertainment." Young adults will be who they are meant to be, rather than who they are told to be.
“It’s pretty scary out there these days. I had no idea how much 1 person can make a difference. Your message has changed my entire outlook on life. I will never be the same! Thanks for getting the TRUTH out there, and for being a huge part of changing our generation.”
- Kacee