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Gr 7 Up—This informative film offers a brief, yet concise, look into the attributes of bullying. Although void of any glitz or glam, this attention-grabbing production provides a springboard of discussion topic points. Among the chapters are "What Is Bullying," "The Temptation of Bullying," "When to Step In," and "Cyber Bullying." The segment on cyber bullying is especially well done, explaining that one comment can spread when posted on popular websites, such as MySpace and Facebook, and cause its victim untold anguish. Counseling and clinical psychologists provide important information. It is stressed that victims of bullying should always seek the help of a trusted adult, and that it is important to be assertive rather than aggressive. A useful resource for classrooms or workshops.—Cheryl Preisendorfer, Twinsburg City Schools, OH
In this beautiful, heartrending, yet horrifying film, North Koreans tell their stories of imprisonment, sexual slavery, torture, murder, and escape to China or South Korea during the nearly 50-year regime of Kim Il Sung (1912—94). The interviews are illustrated through the interspersion of dance sequences, archival news footage, and drawings. Particularly interesting are the North Korean propaganda films celebrating Kim Il Sung as God and showing in the face of mass starvation happy workers, elaborate military displays, and the creation of a new flower in 1988 in honor of the 46th birthday of Kim's son and successor, Kim Jong Il. A valuable time line traces 20th-century events in Korea. Bonus features include previously unreleased footage of camp refugees. This mesmerizing film displays excellent production values and is highly recommended for Asia collections.—Kitty Chen Dean, formerly with Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, NY
Reviewed by Kitty Chen Dean , Nov 01, 2010

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