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They Don’t Get It

2/5
A drama that explores teenage bulling from both sides.

Synopsis

A story of bullying from the perspective of both the bully and the person being bullied.

Review

Written and directed by Scott Douglas Midgett, ‘They Don’t Get It’ is a short drama film that looks at both sides of teenage bullying. Set in an American high school, the film follows the victim – Miah (Naomi Jones), and the persecutor – Taylor (Talia J Williams). Albeit a low budget short, with a limited production value, the film is able to project a solid narrative that explores themes of grief and mental health.

The 16-minute film opens with the school principal informing Miah’s mother about her daughter’s latest altercation with the bully. Her mother’s unfavorable resolve, with physical defense, results in Miah possessing a knife. The audience is then introduced to Taylor, who is grief-stricken after the loss of her mother. Taylor acknowledges her rage and the harmful effects it’s having on others, but she is unenlightened that she is going through an extreme stage of grief. The film concludes with a tragic twist to the narrative.

Scott Douglas Midgett has created an important film that powerfully explores the backstory of a conflict. This drama is eventually about two misunderstood adolescents. Despite fine cinematography throughout, the acting delivery is off-key and wooden. The majority of the cast deliver unconvincing portrayals that may lose audience engagement. With acting aside, the film holds strong with its important subject matter.

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Scott Douglas Midgett
Writer(s): Scott Douglas Midgett
Cast: Naomi Jones, Talia J Williams
Producer(s): Michaela Link Brown, Scott Douglas Midgett
Director of Photography:
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Runtime: 16 min

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Synopsis

A story of bullying from the perspective of both the bully and the person being bullied.

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Scott Douglas Midgett
Writer(s): Scott Douglas Midgett
Cast: Naomi Jones, Talia J Williams
Producer(s): Michaela Link Brown, Scott Douglas Midgett
Director of Photography:
Animation:

Specifcations

Genre:
Country:
Language:
Year:
Runtime: 16 min

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They Don’t Get It

2/5

A drama that explores teenage bulling from both sides.

They Dont Get It Short Film
Written and directed by Scott Douglas Midgett, ‘They Don’t Get It’ is a short drama film that looks at both sides of teenage bullying. Set in an American high school, the film follows the victim – Miah (Naomi Jones), and the persecutor – Taylor (Talia J Williams). Albeit a low budget short, with a limited production value, the film is able to project a solid narrative that explores themes of grief and mental health.

The 16-minute film opens with the school principal informing Miah’s mother about her daughter’s latest altercation with the bully. Her mother’s unfavorable resolve, with physical defense, results in Miah possessing a knife. The audience is then introduced to Taylor, who is grief-stricken after the loss of her mother. Taylor acknowledges her rage and the harmful effects it’s having on others, but she is unenlightened that she is going through an extreme stage of grief. The film concludes with a tragic twist to the narrative.

Scott Douglas Midgett has created an important film that powerfully explores the backstory of a conflict. This drama is eventually about two misunderstood adolescents. Despite fine cinematography throughout, the acting delivery is off-key and wooden. The majority of the cast deliver unconvincing portrayals that may lose audience engagement. With acting aside, the film holds strong with its important subject matter.

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