# Bully (2011)

> An intimate American documentary confronts school bullying through the lives of children, families, and communities struggling to make an ignored crisis visible.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59945

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Lee Hirsch
- Cast: Kirk Smalley
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1682181/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, compassionate, urgent, educational screening, discussion group

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the harsh realities faced by millions of children every year.

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