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Dismissal Time

Film Threat
Story by Bradley Gibson
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A teacher investigates a school's cover-up of student harassment in this timely short film that shines a light on the harsh realities facing marginalized youth.
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  • The film's protagonist, T.K., a young African American student, is targeted with hateful online videos and comments from his classmates, highlighting the trend of cyber-bullying in schools.
  • Despite the film's limited budget, director André Joseph enlisted actress Lisa Regina to deliver a powerful performance as the teacher fighting to get justice for her student, even at the risk of losing her own job.
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Olivier Feaster, Lisa Regina, Troy Still, André Joseph, Dismissal Time, Dismissal Time
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