Mayor Lovely Warren invites youth ages 6 to 18 and their families to join her for a free screening of the documentary movie, Bully (98 min.), followed by a question and answer discussion about bullying. The screening will begin at 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, in the Dryden Theater at George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. The event is part of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and the U.S Conference of Mayors Campaign to End Bullying. The city’s Bureau of Youth Services is coordinating the screening. “Bullying is a major problem among school age youth that can lead to serious negative consequences, such as low self-esteem, poor performance in school, physical injury and mental health issues,” said Mayor Warren. “This documentary screening and open discussion will help victims of bullying better cope, inspire perpetrators to modify their behavior and motivate bystanders to take positive action.” Bully is a 2011 documentary film about bullying in U.S. schools. Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film follows the lives of five students who face bullying on a daily basis. Bully has been screened by youth across the nation in an effort to inspire advocacy, engagement and empowerment. The film is rated PG-13.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:33:08 +0000
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