Apples and Oranges
This short documentary with interspersed animated vignettes is designed to raise children's awareness of the harmful effects of homophobia and gender-related bullying. In the course of a lively in-class discussion, children's paintings magically dissolve into two short animated stories. In 'Anta's Revenge,' Anta finds out that creativity, not revenge, is the best way to deal with a school bully. 'Defying Gravity' tells the story of two skateboarders whose friendship is tested when one of them finds out the other is gay. The animated stories in this video will help elementary school students explore name calling and bullying. The video can assist children aged 8-12 in learning about families, differences and respect.
- Runtime
- 18m
- Released
- 2003
Details
Release year: 2003
Storyline
This short documentary with interspersed animated vignettes is designed to raise children's awareness of the harmful effects of homophobia and gender-related bullying. In the course of a lively in-class discussion, children's paintings magically dissolve into two short animated stories. In 'Anta's Revenge,' Anta finds out that creativity, not revenge, is the best way to deal with a school bully. 'Defying Gravity' tells the story of two skateboarders whose friendship is tested when one of them finds out the other is gay. The animated stories in this video will help elementary school students explore name calling and bullying. The video can assist children aged 8-12 in learning about families, differences and respect.
Top credits
- Juan Chioran — Murphy the cat, Mr. Broccoli (segment: Anta's Revenge)
- Hisani Clarke — Anta (segment: Anta's Revenge)
- Emily Hampshire — Cindy (segment: Anta's Revenge)
- Megan Fahlenbock — Smudge (segment: Anta's Revenge) (segment: Defying Gravity)