The documentary 'Bully' opened on April 13, 2012 in 72 theaters in over 25
cities, and that wasn't enough. This powerful and influential film is a
definite must see for all ages, everywhere. Parents, students,
educators...everyone should be lining up to view it.
My fear? With a topic so incredibly tough and heart wrenching, people will
want to pass it by or not take their kids because it's too hard to talk about.
'Bully' is tear-jerking, painful, and shocking. The film is hard to watch. No one wants to think that this is going on around them.
But sadly, it is.
Bullying is happening every day, in every city, in every school. And it
doesn't stop there, not with the internet and cell phones.
According to The Bully Project website, over 13 million kids will be bullied
this year in the U.S. (thebullyproject.com)
That's a problem!
The documentary 'Bully' follows three amazing young teens through the course
of their 2009-10 school year, and two resilient families fight for awareness
after the loss of their sons to suicide. The intense bullying that these young people endured each and every day is
not only painful but harsh and disturbing. Many superiors stood by, refusing to
acknowledge that there was a problem with bullying in their schools. Principals
failed to intervene time and time again. In fact, the bullying becomes so bad during
the filming that filmmakers fear for one of the boy’s safety and end up showing
the footage to his parents and administrators.
The documentary was beautifully done. It dug deep and showed the horrifying results
of bullying. I cried through the entire film and sadly forgot my box of
tissues. The film ends in with a positive note, bringing everyone together to
fight and take a stand. The message- Stand for the Silent.
Some critics argue that the film presented the problem but fails to go into
the root causes of bullying or offer any true solutions. My response- we have
to admit there is a problem before we can find a solution. That is what the film does; It shows us that there is clearly a huge problem with bullying.
Bullying is hurtful. It isn't conflict between two individuals on equal ground; It's harassment. It's one person taking advantage of their power to destroy and control someone who is weaker. Bullying causes damage. No one deserves to
be treated with such extreme. No one should have to go to school and face intense pain every day. Our schools should be a safe place.
Please take the first step and see the film. Admit that we have a problem
with bullying.
Check out-
standforthesilent.org "There
mission is simple- End bullying. Saves lives."
thebullyproject.com "Make a
difference, join the movement."
2 comments:
Hi There!
Read some of your posts and I have to say that I love your passion for the challenges that young people face everyday. The premise of your book sounds interesting and one that I know needs to be talked about with young woman way more than we are in our society.
I've got to be honest with you, I haven't seen Bully and I don't know when I will. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed these days and I don't know what watching that movie would do to me (I can't watch people in pain and not be deeply affected by it.) But I promise you that I *will* get up the courage to watch it one day.
Thank you for your comments! I know what you mean about watching something so intense and being affected by it. I cried through the entire movie and left with this need to do more. I guess that is why I write about the tough topics and try to raise awareness.
I understand the overwhelmed feeling! It's hard to keep moving when things seem to just slow you up. Take a break and know that there are many of us feeling the same thing and are here with you. I'm excited to have met you and look forward to chatting more in the future.
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