Exclusive Premiere Screening of Hollywood's "Bully" Movie, Sponsored by BBYO
All Atlanta Area Jewish Youth Invited to Stand UP Against Bullying
(ATLANTA – April 4, 2012) - Committed to respect and inclusion of all Jewish teenagers, BBYO is proud to sponsor screenings of “BULLY,” a feature-length documentary that depicts “a year in the life” of North America’s bullying crisis. All Atlanta-area Jewish youth and their families are invited to see the film with BBYO before its worldwide release. Screening will be followed by a unique discussion and anti-bullying training immediately.The Jewish community of Atlanta is invited to screen the film together on Sunday, April 15, at 2:00 pm at the Midtown Art Cinema, Landmark Theatres. BBYO is the exclusive partner in bringing the "BULLY" movie to Jewish teen audiences.
“BULLY” tells the remarkable stories of five brave families that will challenge viewers to move from shock and resignation about bullying to action, transforming schools and communities into places where empathy and respect are valued and bullying is unacceptable. As an exclusive partner of “BULLY,” BBYO brought the film’s director, Lee Hirsch, to BBYO’s International Convention last month in Atlanta, GA, for the first all-teen audience screening of the film and a private Q & A session. BBYO is also listed on The Bully Project website and film credits.
Transportation for teens only, will be provided from the MJCCA, Temple Kol Emeth, and a North Metro location to be announced. The cost is $5 per person, 18 years old and under and $8 for adults.
“No matter how shameful it is to admit, every teen witnesses bullying in our schools in some form and we don’t always want to talk or think about it,” said Ashley Katzenstein, 16, Alpharetta, GA. “I’m proud to be a part of an organization like BBYO that sees the importance of this film’s message and is working to bring it to as many teens as possible.”
For those looking to take action against bullying now, BBYO is collecting signatures from teens and their families as a part of BBYO’s Stand UP for Each Other Campaign for Respect and Inclusion, a grassroots effort focused on creating safe and welcome communities for all Jewish teens.
To sign the petitions, learn more and register, visit bbyo.org/bully/atlanta.
For more information on this event or other BBYO events, contact Laura Fendrick, BBYO Director. 678.812.3971 or laura.fendrick@atlantajcc.org.
About BBYO
BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For almost 90 years, AZA and BBG chapters in communities around the world have been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences, shaping the confidence and character of 250,000 alumni who are among the most prominent figures in business, politics, academia, the arts and Jewish communal life. Now, BBYO’s network of Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers and philanthropists serves as the Jewish community’s most valuable platform for delivering to the post Bar/Bat Mitzvah audience fun, meaningful and affordable experiences. With year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences, BBYO’s broad program menu enables teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values.
About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), The Center of the Community, is committed to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded community centers nationally. From preschoolers and adolescents to young adults and seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community. Please visit us on the Web at atlantajcc.org.
For more information, please visit www.atlantajcc.org or www.bbyo.org.
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