Description |
1 DVD (68 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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Dolby digital 2.0 |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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video file |
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DVD video |
System Details |
DVD; 2.0 Dolby digital stereo; 5.1 Dolby digital surround sound only for feature film and classroom interactive version. |
Note |
Based on a three-hour documentary series, "It's a girl's world," produced by Lynn Glazier for CBC Radio One's series "Ideas." |
Audience |
Modules 1-4 of the interactive classroom version are suitable for grades 4 and up, especially for Grades 4-8. Modules 5-6 are intended for students 14 years and older due to language and mature content dealing with a child's suicide. |
Summary |
Examines the relationships among young girls. Through audio and video diaries, a disturbing picture emerges of how girls use friendships to hurt each other and win social power in the group. At the same time, their parents struggle through considerable denial and disbelief to accept and deal with the serious consequences of this behavior. Discusses a true story of a fourteen-year-old girl who committed suicide. Shatters the myth that social bullying among girls is an acceptable part of growing up. |
Note |
Special features include a classroom interactive version, additional scenes, and exerpts from the related radio documentary series. |
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Online resource guide contains discussion suggestions and a list of related resources. Online user's guide for classroom version contains content outline and suggested follow-up activities, and list of selected resources. |
Language |
In English with optional subtitles in English and French. |
Subject |
Bullying.
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Bullying. |
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Bullying in schools.
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Bullying in schools. |
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Teenage girls -- Conduct of life.
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Teenage girls -- Conduct of life. |
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Teenage girls -- Suicidal behavior.
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Teenage girls -- Suicidal behavior. |
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Teenage girls. |
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Interpersonal conflict in adolescence.
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Interpersonal conflict in adolescence. |
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Social structure.
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Social structure. |
Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Subject |
Bullying. |
Added Author |
Glazier, Lynn.
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Flahive, Gerry.
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National Film Board of Canada.
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Standard No. |
698193158778 |
Music No. |
153C 0104 158 |
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