Hairy Beast | THE UNEXPECTED (Ages 11-14)

Unlock 6 films to stream instantly

Already unlocked? for access

This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America.

$15After unlocking, you'll have 10 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 72 hours to finish watching. Need help?

For Group Tickets CLICK HERE

Expect the unexpected in this collection of shorts. Strange things are happening to and around these characters, but with new experiences comes the opportunity for growth.

For Ages 11-14 | 74 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles

Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, peer pressure, relationships, awakenings

This program contains: Animated injury and/or trauma, mischief, separation/loss

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.

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

6 films in package

Bear Hug

A little bear tries to find friends in the woods.

The General's Room

NOOR

A thirteen-year-old-girl named Noor travels with her mother to give her final goodbyes to a dying relative.

The Calling

A creature hears a sound coming from a well. When it goes to investigate, it meets something strange and wonderful.

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.

Closed captions available

Echo

A group of boys make a discovery about a local recluse that changes their whole community.