Hello, Scott, Bullfrog Films offers "Bully Dance," a short, animated film you may want to list in the resource guide for parents on the topic of school bullying. http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/bully.html
BULLY DANCE is the third film in the ShowPeace series -- lively, animated films designed to explore issues of conflict and dispute resolution. They are produced by the National Film Board of Canada. BULLY DANCE is a non-verbal film with a strong message about bullies. In the film a community is disrupted when a bully victimizes a smaller member of the group. Eventually, the whole community becomes involved in dealing with the bully, who is himself a victim in his own house. Issues of peer pressure, accountability and imbalance of power are explored in a story that deals with a sensitive and pervasive problem. It has special resonance for schools in the US today. Visually arresting and supported by a substantial study guide, the film also features a unique soundtrack of percussion instruments composed by Judith Gruber-Stitzer. BULLY DANCE was created by the Academy Award-nominated animator Janet Perlman. Janet also made DINNER FOR TWO, the first film in the ShowPeace series. Elizabeth Stanley Bullfrog Films ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of scott spicer Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] Suggestions for anti-bullying media (in addition to Bully)? Collective Wisdom, One of our Social Work faculty members is updating a resource guide directed towards parents on the topic of school bullying and has requested some materials that are not sensationalist or full of scare tactics. I have not seen Bully, but it appears to have received tons of press coming from Weinstein, with the film's initial R rating and associated in-school anti-bullying movement. The reviews I read have been mixed, with the greatest criticism being that the documentary is overly emotional and fails to consider the complex dynamics of school bullying, as well as backgound of the students featured. More than one critic appreciated the attempt, however, calling for additional documentary films to be made that provide greater balance to the issue. Does anyone know of other quality films that perhaps I might recommend? Again, the audience for this resource guide is parents, so some of the educational media you may recommend may not be accessible. Still, I will forward relevant suggestions to the faculty member. Sadly enough, it appears this issue may be too new to our public consciousness for the material to develop. Best, Scott -- Scott Spicer Media Outreach and Learning Spaces Librarian University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities 341 Walter Library [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 612.626.0629 Media Services: lib.umn.edu/media<http://lib.umn.edu/media> SMART Learning Commons: lib.umn.edu/smart<http://lib.umn.edu/smart>
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