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Teens Like Phil

Inspired by the alarming increase in real-life tragedies involving high school bullying and suicide, “Teens Like Phil” tells the story of a gay teen, Phil, and one of his classmates, Adam, who brutally bullies him. The film explores the complicated and painful circumstances surrounding this relationship in an effort to better understand the roots of this epidemic. Phil’s story is ultimately a tale of survival and transcendence from this cycle of abuse.

Film Maker
Haxton, Dominic
Year
2011
Country
U.S.A.
Length
20
Language
English
Category
Childhood, gay, Mental Health, Politics + Policy, sexuality, Youth