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JUST AS I AM (Ages 11-14)

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Reflection
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Hairy Beast
After a girl in ballet class comments on her hairy arms, all 12-year-old Lada can see in the mirror is a hideous ape. Consumed by insecurity, she decides to shave, but soon realizes that the answer lies elsewhere: in self-love and confidence.
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The Boy and the Elephant
On his first day of school, an elephant-headed boy forms a special bond with a classmate who seems undeterred by his strange appearance. But it is not long before the other students' scornful reaction puts their budding friendship to the test.
Father Tongue
A relationship is strained when a father pushes his young hard-of-hearing son to integrate into a mainstream hearing school and use an implant.
Found You
Lucy has a big secret: she is a werewolf. During a game of hide and seek at summer camp, the young girl struggles to conceal this identity, but soon learns that in front of a true friend, there is no need to hide.
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Identity
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This shorts program shows us the importance of knowing and accepting ourselves and the strength of character required to stand up and proudly be who you are. Remember, you are perfect just as you are.


For Ages 11-14 | 72 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles


Themes: Empathy, support, identity, acceptance, inclusion, gender/sexuality spectrum, gender roles and nonconformity


This program contains: Mature themes, bullying, physical and/or emotional conflict, gender identity


This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.


ACCESSIBLE SCREENING: Films in this program are captioned or subtitled for the hearing impaired. 

Hairy Beast


When a girl in ballet class comments on her hairy arms, the newfound insecurity begins to consume 12-year-old Lada. Despite her mother's disapproval, she decides to shave. But her older sister intervenes, reminding her how important it is to love and accept her body. Having learned this lesson, Lada returns to class with her head held high.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Bullying
  • Note
    THEMES: Personal Qualities/Validation/Self Worth
  • Director
    Wai Sun Cheng
  • Screenwriter
    Zlatina Pacheva
  • Producer
    Wai Sun Cheng, John Alviz
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