10 November 2010

The educational charity FILMCLUB will launch a special 'Beat Bullying' film season for Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November). Members will be encouraged to select from ten titles in which bullying is a major theme, ranging from 'The Elephant Man', 'American Teen' and 'The Kite Runner' to ' La Belle Et La Bete' and 'Cinderella'.

Feedback from the scheme's 5300 member schools shows that film clubs are an extremely effective tool for encouraging discussion and debate about bullying and other important issues. By introducing children, through film, to different ideas and cultures the initiative helps to  break down barriers and reduce some of the prejudices that can lead to bullying.

Teachers have also reported that participation in FILMCLUB boosts the self esteem of less confident pupils and brings together children who don't normally mix.

For more information or to set up a free film club in your school visit the FILMCLUB website or email schools@filmclub.org or call 0207 288 4520.