| Bully High | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bill McAdams Jr. |
| Written by | Bill McAdams Jr. |
| Starring | Aneesha Madhok Besty Russell Joseph Baena |
Production company | Aledo Film Group |
Release date | 25 July 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bully High is a 2022 American drama film directed by Bill McAdams Jr., who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Aneesha Madhok as Maryam, a Muslim high school girl who is bullied for wearing a hijab. The film also features Joseph Baena, Taylor Jabara, Duke Van Patten, Betsy Russell, and Monet Weir in supporting roles.[1] The film was released on July 25, 2022, in the United States by Aledo Film Group and Deep C Digital.[2][3]
Plot
“Bully High" is a drama film that delves into the challenges faced by Maryam, a Muslim exchange student from Pakistan, as she encounters bullying and discrimination at her new American high school. Maryam's distinctive hijab draws the attention of Scarlett, a school bully, and Mr. Walker, a government teacher, both of whom harbor personal issues that contribute to their resentment towards Maryam and her religion.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aneesha Madhok | Maryam |
| Betsy Russell | Beth White |
| Joseph Baena | Eddie – School President |
| Taylor Jabara | Scarlet Smith |
| Duke Van Patten | Cameron Adams |
| Joey Beni | Jeff |
| Brent Anderson | Principal Bill White |
| Bill McAdams Jr. | Bob Walker |
| Luke Kim | Luke Sakai |
| Grace Pippas | Grace |
| Cedric Begley | Zack Walker |
| Monet Weir | Amber Adams |
| Massa Daoud | Young Maryam |
| Caroline Stella | Nicole |
| Abla Sofy | Maryam's Young Mother |
| Matthew McAdams | Matt – Head Baseball Coach |
| Isabella Schoultz | Cindy |
Release
The film was released on July 25, 2022, in the United States by Aledo Film Group and Deep C Digital.[4]
Reception
Jordan Bond from Film Threat gave the film a score of 5/10 and wrote: "Exploring the journey of a Middle Eastern exchange student in modern America is an important story to tell. Unfortunately, I think this left a lot of room to properly explore these themes in a more nuanced and compelling way."[5]
External links
- Bully High on IMDb
Reference links
- ↑ "'Bully High' to Premiere at South Asian Film Festival in Chicago". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Featured, Bully High; says, Reviews Film Threat-Time Warner Entertainment (2023-06-15). "Bully High Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Comments, Tom Chang | (2022-10-30). "Bully High Director Bill McAdams Jr on Creating a Teachable Moment". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ "12 Movies About Bullying That Everyone Should Watch". Men's Health. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Featured, Bully High; says, Reviews Film Threat-Time Warner Entertainment (2023-06-15). "Bully High Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Retrieved 2023-09-09.