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Name-calling and bullying have reached epidemic proportions in schools today. Let's Get Real gives young people the chance to speak up in their own words about the real issues behind the problem. With amazing courage and candor, the students featured in Let's Get Real discuss racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, disabilities, religious differences, sexual harassment and more. From the youth who are targeted to the students who pick on them to those who find the courage to intervene, Let's Get Real examines bullying from the full range of perspectives. This poignant film educates audiences of all ages about why we can no longer accept name-calling and bullying as just a normal rite of passage. Let's Get Real is now widely used to jump-start violence-prevention and multicultural educational programs all over the United States, and throughout the world. And it is a must-see for any adults who work with young adolescents.

LET'S GET REAL is simple, honest and oh so effective. ...This can't-miss discussion starter is highly recommended for both school and public libraries.
Booklist, American Library Association
Booklist
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Anyone who has recently been inside a middle school will likely recognize his or her own school in this dead-on discussion of bullying and name-calling. ...excellent, timely.
David Bilmes, Schaghticoke Middle School, New Milford, CT
School Library Journal
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Riveting...[the student voices] are impossible to ignore.
Joan Ryan
San Francisco Chronicle
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<b> Let's Get Real </b> should be required viewing for anyone interested in providing safe schools for young people.
Jerry Newberry, M.Ed.
Executive Director, National Education Association, Health Information Network

<b> Let's Get Real </b> has been a very effective part of our district-wide initiative for all schools - elementary through high school - designed to prevent discrimination and protect student safety.
Dr. Rob Kessler, Superintendent
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

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AWARDS & SCREENINGS:

• Columbine Award, Best Short Columbine Award, Best Short Documentary, Moondance International Film Festival
• Best Documentary, Danville International Children's Film Festival
• 2005 Notable Children's Video, American Library Association
• 2005 Parents' Choice Foundation Silver Medal
• 2005 Honor Award, Skipping Stones Film Festival
• Certificate of Merit, Rochester International Film Festival
• Finalist, Best Short Documentary, International Family Film Festival

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