When We Were Bullies 2021
“The past is a vulnerable place”
What is When We Were Bullies?
When We Were Bullies is a 2021 short documentary film that was written, directed, produced, and edited by Jay Rosenblatt. The film was released on January 28, 2021, and has a runtime of 36 minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 36 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 28, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Studios
- ARTE, Stefilm International, ZDF
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 27 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~36 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- ARTE, Stefilm International, ZDF
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Overview
When We Were Bullies is a 2021 short documentary film that was written, directed, produced, and edited by Jay Rosenblatt. The film was released on January 28, 2021, and has a runtime of 36 minutes. The narrative follows the filmmaker as he investigates a specific event from his past triggered by a mind-boggling coincidence. This occurrence leads him to track down his former fifth grade class and his fifth grade teacher. Through these reunions, the filmmaker examines their collective memory of and personal complicity in a bullying incident that took place fifty years earlier. The film features appearances by Mark Athitakis, Ruth Bromberg, Wendy Newman, and Jay Rosenblatt. The documentary explores the complexities of memory and accountability regarding childhood behavior. It is recognized as a short documentary and has been made available across various international streaming services. The project serves as an introspective look at a past experience, focusing on the perspectives of those who were present during the incident decades ago.
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- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is When We Were Bullies worth watching?
When We Were Bullies holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie When We Were Bullies and when was it released?
When We Were Bullies is a feature film with a runtime of 36 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed When We Were Bullies?
When We Were Bullies was directed by Jay Rosenblatt.
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