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20175 minGdoc-short

Still Here

20175 minGdoc-short

At age 10, Jason faced bullying, physical violence, and sexual assault for having feelings for other boys, which he now addresses through art.

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Britney Dennison

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At age 10, Jason faced bullying, physical violence, and sexual assault for having feelings for other boys, which he now addresses through art.

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Britney Dennisondirector

Kim Frankwriter

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Jason Henriksencast

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Jason recalls being in Grade 5 when he began experiencing feelings for other boys. As a result, he faced name-calling, physical violence, and sexual assault. Now, he uses art to express his experiences. Through his work, Jason invites audiences to rethink the meaning of bullying and its impact on individuals. The film runs for five minutes and was released in 2017.

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