Lee Hirsch, Bully: Meet the Filmmaker

Published: April 2, 2012, 2 a.m.

b'Join director Lee Hirsch as he discusses \\u201cBully,\\u201d a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary that follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias, and principals\\u2019 offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children. \\u201cBully,\\u201d which examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth and through the power of their stories, aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers, children, and society as a whole.'