Bully

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  • Opened March 30, 2012 (Limited)
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • PG-13 | Intense thematic material, disturbing content and some strong language - all involving kids.

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. More on child suitability

  • Bully follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. Stories include 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.

    As teachers, administrators, kids and parents struggle to find answers; Bully examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth. 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. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ja'Meya Jackson, Kelby Johnson, Londa Johnson, Bob Johnson, Alex Libby, Jackie Libby, Philip Libby, Maya Libby, Jada Libby, Ethan Libby, Logan Libby, Kim Lockwood, David Long, Tina Long, Teryn Long, Troy Long
  • Director: Lee Hirsch
  • Genres: Documentary

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The Documentary to See

by Jenerally

Take your kids to see this movie. Then encourage others to see it. Everyone has seen bullying at some point in their lives. I was bullied through out elementary and middle school. What really...

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Powerful Film

by Sydia311

This film needs to be nominated for an Oscar if it's possible. It was such a powerful movie, it made me reflect on when I was bullied so many years ago and how even now I could relate to how bulling...

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Very Poweful Movie

by piercka1

I took my 12 1/2 year old daughter who is in 6th grade to see this over the weekend. I thought is was a very powerful movie that should be seen by all middle and high school students. It gets right...

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

The best social documents on film do more than show you what's wrong in the world – they make it personal. Bully does that with a passion. Read full review

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ReelViews
| James Berardinelli

The purpose of Bully is to educate and promote discussion. If the problem is not solved, there will be more Columbines and additional stories like Tyler and Ty's. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

Bully forces audiences to face actions that are unthinkable, inexcusable and excruciatingly sad. It offers no solutions, only the testimony of brave youths. Read full review

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NPR
| Bob Mondello

All I can add to the discussion is the fervent hope that any parents, teachers, administrators or students who see it will immediately start clamoring for it to be shown at their next PTA meeting. Read full review

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A scene from ``The Bully Project.''