Documentary tonight at high school gym

Tonight, (Thursday) at 7 p.m., St. James Family Center/The Charlotte House in collaboration with Wahkiakum School District will be showing Bully at the Wahkiakum High School gymnasium. Bully is a no-holds-barred documentary that intimately portrays bullying victims' daily lives. While it's often heartbreaking and deals with tough issues like suicide, the movie addresses an incredibly important topic, bullying, in a frank, relatable way that's age appropriate for teens and relevant for middle school students if an adult is present to guide discussion. Bully's strong language earned a PG-13 rating, but none of the swearing is throughout the film. Like it or not, it's a realistic portrayal of what every middle and high school student hears every day. This gives the film credibility with kids, and it might justifiably shock parents.

Bully's most challenging material isn't just the language, but the suicides. Seeing grieving parents and friends could potentially be upsetting to teens and preteens, so they should definitely watch with adults. Students under the age of 13 will not be permitted to attend if unaccompanied by an adult. Ultimately, Bully encourages kids to stand up to bullies, not stand by, and reinforces the fact that everyone can make a difference when it comes to this important issue.

If you would like to know more about this topic or the movie showing on the 23rd, please call 795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381.