On Sun., Oct. 20, 2013 the Community of Character Committee will screen the documentary, “Bully” at 2 pm in the theater size, City Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691. It is time to take a stand against bullying.
October is National Anti- bullying Awareness Month. This month’s Community of Character trait is RESPECT! With so many kids committing suicides or be killed, the schools are doing little to make a difference.
From childhood to adulthood, bullying persists at all levels. “Bully” shares the experience of five families and their kids as they struggle with the pain of bullying. We aren’t properly preparing our children for adulthood.
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Bully, is a 2011 documentary film about bullying in US schools. Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film follows the lives of five families and their kids who face bullying on a daily basis. Bully premiered at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. “Bully” is the first feature documentary film to show how we all have been affected by bullying, whether we have been victims, perpetrators or witnesses.
Many children think if they can survive high school the bullying will end, but often times it continues in our workforce. Whether it is physical, verbal or emotional abuse, it is heartbreaking and life changing.
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Community members and officials will hold a question and answer discussion after the film. The film is free to the public. For more information please call 949/470-3090
