Sticks and Stones
Seen it?2001 | 17 min | Documentary, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of families and anyone who likes learning something new. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 17 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
This short documentary features children aged 5 to 12 talking about their experiences with bullying and discrimination because they or their families do not fit into traditional gender and family roles. This film explores the contemporary diversity of families from kids' points of view, while featuring short animated sequences about the history of derogatory slang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jan Padgett