A companion book to the acclaimed documentary film that inspired a national conversation, BULLY is packed with information and resources for teachers, parents, and anyone who cares about the more than 13 million children who will be bullied in the United States this year. From commentary about life after BULLY by the filmmakers and the families in the film, to the story of how Katy Butler’s petition campaign helped defeat the MPAA’s “R” rating, BULLY takes the story of the film beyond the closing credits. Celebrity contributions combine with essays from experts, authors, government officials, and educators to offer powerful insights and concrete steps to take, making the book an essential part of an action plan to combat the bullying epidemic in America.
's debut film,
Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony, is a feature documentary chronicling the history of the South African anti-apartheid struggle through a celebration of its musical heroes. This film was released to wide acclaim, winning the Audience and Freedom of Expression Awards at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. Among the many honors the film received were five Emmy nominations and a win. Lee Hirsch was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and attended the Putney School in Vermont and Hampshire College. He currently lives in Manhattan.
Cynthia Lowenis an award-winning writer and recipient of the Discovery Prize. She is the coauthor of
The Essential Guide to Bullyingforthcoming from Alpha Books, and her work has been published widely in journals including
A Public Space, Best New Poets 2008, Boston Review, Provincetown Arts, and
Tin House, among others. She is also the producer of
Going Home, a two-part documentary about teenage incarceration and recidivism. She lives in New York City.
Dina Santorelliis a freelance writer and editor who has written for a variety of publications, incluló4
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