I admire this student made film by middle school students. It shows a consciousness in them about anti-Semitism that not all kids are aware of today and the conclusion is particularly encouraging.
The storyline follows a kid who leads a group of other kids in attaching a Jewish boy in their class. Eventually, the kids realize how wrong this is and turn on the leader, refusing to participate.
Anti-Semitism is a form of racism that has no place in the world we live in today. As someone who has a number of Jewish friends, I was appalled at the first part of this film, watching the kids beat up on an innocent kids from their class. Fortunately, they have a wake up call and turn on the leader and refuse to participate in a subsequent hate act against this kid. The production is well shot and edited and definitely makes an important statement. This belongs in a youth film festival.
The film's message is that hate violence is just wrong.
I give Split From The Crowd 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
I admire this student made film by middle school students. It shows a consciousness in them about anti-Semitism that not all kids are aware of today and the conclusion is particularly encouraging.
The storyline follows a kid who leads a group of other kids in attaching a Jewish boy in their class. Eventually, the kids realize how wrong this is and turn on the leader, refusing to participate.
Anti-Semitism is a form of racism that has no place in the world we live in today. As someone who has a number of Jewish friends, I was appalled at the first part of this film, watching the kids beat up on an innocent kids from their class. Fortunately, they have a wake up call and turn on the leader and refuse to participate in a subsequent hate act against this kid. The production is well shot and edited and definitely makes an important statement. This belongs in a youth film festival.
The film's message is that hate violence is just wrong.
I give Split From The Crowd 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
This film teaches kids to stand up to anti-Semitism and racism. It empowers them to have the courage to stand up against hate.
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