TV Guide: True Life

Listing: True Life

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 11:00 AM MTV

Listing: I'm a Staten Island Girl

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 01:00 PM MTV Profiling three young women from Staten Island looking to find success outside of the New York City borough.

Listing: I'm a Compulsive Shopper

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 12:00 PM MTV Young people who shop compulsively discuss their experiences.

Listing: I Have a Summer Share

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 02:00 AM MTV Young adults who rent beach houses at the Jersey shore for the summer tell their stories.

Listing: I'm Happy to be Fat

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 01:00 PM MTV Young people who are not bothered about being overweight discuss their lives.

Listing: I'm Looking for My Mother

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 01:00 PM MTV Young people searching for their mothers tell their stories.

Listing: I'm a Single Parent

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 12:00 PM MTV Young people who are single parents discuss their lives.

Listing: I Have Embarassing Parents 2

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 01:00 PM MTV Young people whose parents embarrass them discuss their experiences.

Listing: I Can't Leave My Boyfriend

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 12:00 PM MTV Young women who feel trapped in their relationships share their stories.

Video: I'm Clashing With My Parents

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever been at loggerheads with mom and dad over an issue so divisive, it threatened to permanently damage your relationship? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people involved in explosive power struggles with their parents that have now reached the critical stage.

Video: I Can't Leave My Boyfriend

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

As the old song tells us, breaking up is hard to do. So what?s it like when your romance has dragged on past its expiration date and you still can?t let go? On this episode of True Life you?ll meet two young women who desperately want to end their relationships, but somehow can?t keep themselves from getting sucked back in.

Video: I Have Broke Parents

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

What?s it like to be dependant on someone who?s broke? If your parents are one of the nearly 15 million Americans who?ve lost their job in the last two years, then you know that satisfying everyday needs for food and shelter is a constant pressure. In the episode of True Life you?ll meet two young people who have out-of-work parents and are living in fear of losing it all.

Video: I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: True Life Season 2007

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

MTV's award-winning True Life documentary series tells the 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 - True Life reflects the state of youth culture at any given moment.

Video: I'm Rehabbing My Injury

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm a Sports Fanatic

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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 is so intense, it threatens to overwhelm nearly every aspect of their lives.

Video: I'm a Fanboy

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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 True Life you'll meet three young people whose passion for their geeked out hobbies is so intense, it's completely taken over their lives.

Video: I'm Polyamorous

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people exploring the world of polyamory.

Video: I'm Changing My Gender

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I Hate My Tattoos

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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, they feel, prevent them from fulfilling their potential.

Video: I'm Ending My Marriage

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Having Twins

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Bisexual

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I Don't Like My Large Breasts

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Stuck at Home

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Looking for My Sibling

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I Don't Like My Small Breasts

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Losing My Hair

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: I'm Addicted to Porn

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.