'Bully' Director Lee Hirsch Coming to Lakewood

Lee Hirsch, the Emmy award-winning filmmaker and director of the film “Bully,” is coming to Lakewood for a “Community Conversation” on Sept. 6.

The film — a documentary about a year-in-the-life of bullying in the United States — will also be screened at the free event, taking place at the at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6.

From the first day of school through the last, the film follows the lives of a few of the many courageous kids and families bullying affects each day, according to a press release.

The film also captures the distress of bullying victims, the frustration of their parents, and in some cases, the overwhelming grief when bullying ends a life.

As an educational partner for the film, Facing History and Ourselves has created an accompanying guide and companion website — to raise important questions about the impact of “upstander” behavior and the responsibilities of all members of the school community in creating a safe and respectful learning environment.

Seating availability at the event is limited. To RSVP, visit the website or call 216-321-9220 ext. 221.

As part of Facing History’s national series of Community Conversations, the event is free and open to the public.