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One of Them
200025 min 24 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: Elise Swerhone
Production: Jennifer TorranceSvend-Erik Eriksen
Script: Nancy Trites Botkin
Freedom from bullying, name-calling and violence motivates the high school seniors in this school-based drama. Jamie is shocked when she and her best friend become victims of homophobic name-calling. But she must face up to her own reactions as she realizes that her friend is "one of them" and needs her suppport. And Jamie's boyfriend must decide if he will support Jamie. Set firmly in the context of human rights and freedom from discrimination, One of Them raises the questions that high school students talk about in school halls and washrooms. With a focus on homophobia and discrimination, not sexual behaviour, the dramatization prompts viewers to examine their own responses and promote a safe school environment for all students.
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Subject categories
- Children and Youth > Adolescent Social BehaviourDiscrimination and Stereotyping
- Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism > Discrimination
- Social Issues > Discrimination and Stereotyping
- Sexuality and Reproduction > Sexual minorities (2SLGBTQ+ people)
- Health/Personal Development > Healthy RelationshipsSexuality
- Civics/Citizenship > Human Rights
- Diversity > Identity
Credits
- director
- Elise Swerhone
- producer
- Jennifer Torrance
- executive producer
- Svend-Erik Eriksen
- writer
- Nancy Trites Botkin
- photography
- Brian Rougeau
- sound
- Brent Marchenski
- editing
- Bob Lower
- sound design
- Saul Henteleff
- re-recording
- John Schritt
- music
- Spur of the Moment
Awards
- First Place - Category: Sexuality & Sex Role DevelopmentItinerant - National Council on Family Relations
- Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Education and Information International Film and Video Festival