Anti-Bullying Film to be presented at AMC Regency 20

As incidences of bullying reach epidemic proportions in the United States, youth groups, PTAs and other organizations that work with kids are urged to view the award-winning anti-bullying film, "Bully."

The film will be shown for one week starting June 1 at the AMC Regency 20 Theatres, 2496 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon.

As a special promotion, groups of 10 or more will be able to buy special-pricing tickets at the box office for $5 per person. In addition, Kid's Packs of Popcorn will be priced at $4 for this movie only.

During the film, Emmy-winning director Lee Hirsch invites viewers to spend a year in the lives of five students who contend with public torment and humiliation on a daily basis. By following the young victims from the classroom to their living rooms, viewers are given an intimate glimpse into the effects bullying has on their families and their developing sense of self-worth. Meanwhile, parents, administrators and other students struggle to find a workable solution to the problem.

The movie features Kirk and Laura Smalley who recently spoke to students and parents at , sharing their anti-bullying message and relating the torment their son, Ty, experienced, which led to his suicide at the age of 11.

As a result of their experience, the Smalley founded a nonprofit in 2010 called Stand for the Silent. Now the Smalleys speak to students and parents around the country about bullying and youth suicide.

Since founding Stand for the Silent, the Smalleys have reached almost 600,000 youth and community members across the country.

Their efforts have won the praise and support of President and First Lady Obama as well as pop superstar Lady Gaga.

“As parents we want to do everything we can to empower the students to rise above bullying and understand that there are underlying reasons why students bully one another,” Liz Brewer, Newsome PTSA president. “Providing them with knowledge of why it happens will help them prevent it from occurring around them.”

For more information about Stand for the Silent, visit the nonprofit's website.

For more information and group sales to the movie, "Bully," visit the Bully Project website.