Bullying, Student Burn-Out Subjects of Parenting Film Series

The Haverford Township Free Library, the Haverford Township Adult School, and the School District of Haverford Township is presenting a film series for parents about issues facing children today.


On Tuesday, October 1 "Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture" will be shown at 7 p.m. at Haverford Middle School.

On Tuesday, October 22, "Bully" will be shown at 7 p.m. at Haverford Middle School.                        

Both movies are free, but registration is required. To register go to www.haverfordlibrary.org/filmseries. 

Details on the films:

Race to Nowhere 
Register for the Race to Nowhere screening
Contains stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators working hard to prepare students for college while struggling with burn out, and parents who are trying to do what’s best for their children.

Bully 
Register for the Bully screening
A 2011 documentary film about bullying in U.S. Schools.  Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film follows the lives of five students who face bullying on a daily basis.