The Bully Project Hopes to Spark a Movement

I just heard about a soon-to-be released documentary called The Bully Project thanks to iheartdaily.The film follows five kids and families over the course of a school year, including two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals’ offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children. Through the power of their stories, the film aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers, children and society as a whole.

The people behind the film are also working to build an alliance of students, parents, school staff, policy makers and engaged citizens to create a positive environment in schools where everyone feels safe and respected, and are planning new projects from city- wide screenings of the The Bully Project in the first weeks of school to a national bullying helpline, and cool ways to connect to social media to spread the movement of inclusiveness.

I can’t wait to see the film and I’ll post updates on screenings as they become available!