This poster was created in 1990 to promote the film Playing for Keeps, a film about teen mothers. Directed by Lyn Wright and produced by Silva Basmajian, Playing for Keeps was the third film in the National Film Board of Canada’s Feminization of Poverty series. The poster features a photograph of a young woman sitting with a toddler on her lap.

This poster is one of a number by Joss Maclennan featured in the Rise Up archival collection that illuminate her passion for clear language, strong visuals and dedication to social justice.Her work supports change on issues spanning domestic violence prevention, reproductive justice, poverty, racism, 2SLGBTQIA+ and workers’ rights, the environment, and the arts, Joss has created designs and illustrations for some of Canada’s most iconic social justice campaigns, including The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with Joss Maclennan’s permission.