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At a point in time when bullying in America has reached epidemic proportions, Emmy-winning director Lee Hirsch invites viewers to spend a year in the lives of students and parents who contend with public torment and humiliation on a daily basis. By following the young victims from the classroom to their living rooms, we are given an intimate glimpse into the effects bullying has on their families and their developing sense of self-worth. Meanwhile, parents, administrators, and other students struggle to find a workable solution to the problem that will never go away unless we all stand up and face it eye to eye.
Cast List
Gary Rydstrom - SOUND DESIGN/RECORDIST
Al Nelson
Lee Hirsch - Director, AMANDLA (2003)
Brooke Wentz
Christian Rudder - Actor, FUNNY HA HA (2005)
Bishop Allen - Band
Justin Rice - Actor, MUTUAL APPRECIATION
Ion Furjanic
Cynthia Lowen
Bob Johnson - Perf
Ja'Meya Jackson
Kelby Johnson
Londa Johnson
Alex Libby
Jackie Libby
Philip Libby
Maya Libby
Jada Libby
Ethan Libby
Logan Libby
Kim Lockwood
David Long - Participant
Tina Long - Participant
Teryn Long - Participant
Troy Long - Participant
Devon Matthews - Participant
Barbara Primer - Participant
Kirk Smalley
Laura Smalley
Trey Wallace
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Reviews:
3 stars out of 5 -- "[A]ffecting....Bolstered by poignant and relevant subject matter..." - 03/29/2012 Box Office
"The subjects of this valuable documentary are the bullied, those who suffer cruel and all-too-usual punishment in our middle schools and high schools for being different and defenseless." - 03/29/2012 Wall Street Journal
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[I]nsightful and moving....By presenting an intimate glimpse into the dark heart of cruelty, the film hopes to inspire substantive discussion among parents, children and educators on how to deal with this dire and insidious problem." - 03/30/2012 USA Today
"BULLY has an emotional impact that must be viewed to be understood....The film's cumulative force is considerable..." - 03/30/2012 Los Angeles Times
"Lee Hirsch's documentary is an intimate reflection on the bullying epidemic that makes its points quietly and succinctly." - 03/28/2012 Hollywood Reporter
"BULLY cuts to the core of the way cruelty wounds these kids." - 03/29/2012 Movieline
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "Lee Hirsch's film is a potent and provocative look at a problem that's out of control....It's a heartfelt cry for help." - 04/12/2012 Rolling Stone
"BULLY is a portrait of good kids reduced to shells of themselves by a climate of hate and fear....This is an urgent and moral movie..." -- Grade: B+ - 04/06/2012 Entertainment Weekly
3 stars out of 4 -- "BULLY is a sincere documentary....We feel sympathy for the victims, and their parents or friends..." - 04/11/2012 Chicago Sun-Times
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