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SLUSH

What to know: Terrific coming-of-age film that addresses friendship, or when friends are no longer friends.
SLUSH is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title
Recommended age 8-12
15 minutes
VIDEO
BEN BORROK
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Terrific coming-of-age film that kids can easily relate to.

The storyline follows a 8th grade boy, Charlie, who befriends a cinema employee that ultimately give him some advice that helps him move beyond a stale relationship with his friends who have drifted away.

Lovely production, with great video, audio and editing. The casting is perfect, especially for Charlie and Kyle, who deliver believable performances. What I really love about this short film is its therapeutic aspect, when Kyle spends time with Charlie and coaches him on how to move beyond his so-called friends.

The film's message is about caring enough about other people to listen to them, really listen and give them a gentle nudge to move beyond their stalemate. Note, there is a scene at the end when Kyle flips off his co-worker. Also note that the subtitles are not well done; there are misspelled words and odd sentence breaks.

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Terrific coming-of-age film that kids can easily relate to.

The storyline follows a 8th grade boy, Charlie, who befriends a cinema employee that ultimately give him some advice that helps him move beyond a stale relationship with his friends who have drifted away.

Lovely production, with great video, audio and editing. The casting is perfect, especially for Charlie and Kyle, who deliver believable performances. What I really love about this short film is its therapeutic aspect, when Kyle spends time with Charlie and coaches him on how to move beyond his so-called friends.

The film's message is about caring enough about other people to listen to them, really listen and give them a gentle nudge to move beyond their stalemate. Note, there is a scene at the end when Kyle flips off his co-worker. Also note that the subtitles are not well done; there are misspelled words and odd sentence breaks.

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
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