Teen filmmakers in Raw Art Works’ (RAW) Real to Reel film program take on the issues of bullying and teen suicide through the creation of a music video which they conceptualized, directed, shot and edited entirely on their own for Boston indie rock artist and activist Jen Grygiel (of MEandJOANCOLLINS, Steel Poniez, and Yes, Sir fame).
RAW’s teens worked to convey the stories of three gay teens as they traverse the difficult reality of being gay in highschool. Social isolation, bullying, family stress, and heartbreak are all explored within the hopeful stories of youth emerging positively from situations where there seems to be almost no end in sight; a striking visual accompaniment to the powerful words of Grygiel’s own “It Gets Better” story.
RAW’s teens worked to convey the stories of three gay teens as they traverse the difficult reality of being gay in highschool. Social isolation, bullying, family stress, and heartbreak are all explored within the hopeful stories of youth emerging positively from situations where there seems to be almost no end in sight; a striking visual accompaniment to the powerful words of Grygiel’s own “It Gets Better” story.
Impressed? I am. What a cool bunch of kids. To find out more about Raw Art Works, click here.
