5/3/12: Through the Lens - Bully

KUER 90.1

Published May 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM MDT

By Doug Fabrizio

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5/3/12: Through the Lens - Bully

Salt Lake City, Utah –

Thursday, we're joined by Lee Hirsch, director of the troubling and powerful film "Bully." It's the latest in our Through the Lens documentary series. Hirsch has said he wanted to bring the hidden lives of young people who are bullied out in the open. He spent a year following five families - including two trying to find some resolution after their sons took their own lives. We'll talk to Hirsch about the film and present free screenings at 4:35 and 7:10 at the Broadway Centre Cinemas."Bully" Events:

All of the tickets for tonight's screening have been given. However there will be an opportunity to join a wait-list for last minute seats. Thank you everyone for such a tremendous response!! "Bully" is still running at the Broadway Centre Cinemas and at Century 16 Salt Lake. For show times there or for screenings outside of Salt Lake, click here

At 4:00 pm, Salt Lake City Council Vice Chairman Charlie Luke will facilitate a discussion about his plans for an anti-bullying initiative in Fall 2012.

Can't join us Thursday? "Bully" has been held over at the Broadway Cinemas. For show times - or to find listings in your area - click here

Learn more about bullying - and what you can do to stop it:

The Bully Project
Utah Pride Center No Bully Hotline, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: 801-580-7680 or email nobully@utahpridecenter.org
Other resources via Utah Pride Center
Follow Salt Lake City Councilman Charlie Luke on Facebook to learn more about his plans for an anti-bullying initiative.
Bullying resource list through Utah Parent Center
Playworks is a national organization which partners with schools - including five in Salt Lake City. Part of their efforts are to change school climates to limit bullying.
StopBullying.gov