bAd
by Vincenzo Giammanco
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Actor: Remy ThorneDirector: Vincenzo Giammanco
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 30 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-16
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Celebrity Video Distribution
Movie Reviews of bAd
Movie Review: A Must See for All Educators, Parents and Kids
Summary: 5 Stars
Never have I been so moved just by watching a movie trailer that I actually contacted the director. Even before seeing the movie, "bAd", written and directed by 25 year old dyslexic movie maker, Vincenzo Giammanco Vincnzo, I could feel the power of the film.
Vincenzo called back from his studio in Ventura, CA, starting our conversation off by saying, "I think dyslexia is a gift, I really do". He went on to tell me about how he felt compelled to make the film after graduating from film school a few years ago. He borrowed $30,000 to make the movie that depicts his experience as a child, being dyslexic.
I checked the mailbox every day for a week until finally, "bAd" arrived. The first time I watched it my dyslexia understanding friend sat by my side. Some how I knew I couldn't watch it alone. The movie is only a half hour long but it played in my mind for a week. Perhaps because watching the movie was like watching myself. The fear of reading aloud, the pain of disappointing parents, the frustration of not being able to learn like the other kids. It's all there for us to watch, think about and learn what it's like to have a brain that's different.
Last week I showed a clip of the movie to a group of 60 parents at Lincoln High school in Portland, Oregon, that had gathered to learn about how to advocate for their children within the school system. They were just as mesmerized by the intial clip as I was. Everyone wanted to know where to get a copy.
Next week, I will show the movie and lead a discussion with students. I look forward to supporting the students as they watch "bAd". It may hurt at first, but watching "bAd? is the perfect way to begin the courageous conversations and build muscles that will guide kids into adulthood. This movie is a must see for teachers, parents and children.
Summary of bAd
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