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Subject: Strictly FYI: 'Bully' Documentary Given R Rating - PETITION and more |
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From: "Corey Bernstein ~ Safe Schools Coalition" <corey@safeschoolscoalition.org> |
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Date: 2/25/2012 3:24 PM |
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To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org |
Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
(1) 'Bully' Documentary Given R Rating – News Coverage & Petition
(2) Report shows crime at US public schools on decline; fewer homicides, violent crimes and thefts
(3) Trial gets under way for Rutgers student accused of bullying
(4) Anoka-Hennepin official now acknowledges bullying as a ‘factor’ in teen suicides
(5) Wilson student's request to form gay support group draws criticism
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(1) 'Bully' Documentary Given R Rating – News Coverage & Petition
Bully, a powerful documentary of the bullying epidemic, was given an R rating by the MPAA due to “some language.” The MPAA denied the filmmakers’ repeal of the rating. An R rating will limit Bully from being shown in schools, where it will have the most impact. Check out coverage of the film and the appeal here: http://goo.gl/0oHsS
Visit the official website for Bully here: http://www.thebullyproject.com/
View the trailer for Bully here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5114WHxofzU
Please sign and share this petition to overturn the MPAA’s R rating of Bully: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/911/petition-to-overrule-the-mpaas-decision-to-give-bully-an-r-rating/
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(2) Report shows crime at US public schools on decline; fewer homicides, violent crimes and thefts
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(3) Trial gets under way for Rutgers student accused of bullying
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/24/justice/new-jersey-rutgers-trial/index.html
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(4) Anoka-Hennepin official now acknowledges bullying as a ‘factor’ in teen suicides
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(5) Wilson student's request to form gay support group draws criticism
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