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If you've ever been left out, picked last, called names, felt that you'd never really be accepted for who you are, you should watch this. If you've ever done the leaving out and the name calling, you need to watch this too.
Bullied as a child, spoken word performer Shane Koyczan kneads his experiences into powerful poetry. His piece about bullying is now a short animation. It rises above the bruises left by words and the hiding places pills can't provide, all the way up to a place of beauty. The video is a collaborative piece, created using 20 second segments contributed by animators and artists. It will surely prompt reflection and discussion. It also promotes more formal anti-bullying efforts.
You'll want to keep up with Koyczan. He performs a new style of song and spoken verse with his band Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long
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