Furthering proof that the R rating for some
language is inappropriate for a film that’s meant to educate and help
parents, teachers, school officials and children with what’s become an
epidemic in schools around the country, the fight against the rating
continues on. The outpour of support by politicians, schools, parents,
celebrities and activists for the film’s mission to be seen by those it
was made for – children – has been overwhelming. Nearly half a million
people have signed Michigan high school student and former bullying
victim Katy Butler’s petition on Change.org to urge the MPAA to lower
the rating.
Said BULLY Director Lee Hirsch, “The small
amount of language in the film that’s responsible for the R rating is
there because it’s real. It’s what the children who are victims of
bullying face on most days. All of our supporters see that, and we’re
grateful for the support we’ve received across the board. I know the
kids will come, so it’s up to the theaters to let them in.”
Here's the trailer to the film...
