Some people are born with red hair, and some are blond. Others are born left-handed. Some people have green eyes. Some people prefer the companionship of the same gender. It makes no difference. Don't hate, don't fear, love one another and you'll enjoy happiness.
I trieded that, never work, only pushed anger in me deeply, left me broken hearted, left me to, die. BUT Hey Im Alive Today!!! And my family still hates meh? Mirakles are fake, im douting my god is real, im loseing hope in everything. That's why I have up making friends...there is way more to that, . . . But I'm not saying anything more. - Abigail E. I need help people, real help. Not fake help. Pls, a little suport will do. Im a Monster.....
åҚŖÅм ćЖĀỔÚị definition of natural: existing in or caused by nature. homosexuality exists in over 1500 animal species. that computer you’re typing on however, isn’t so natural. yet here we are.
grayson evans you’re not broken. trust me, i’ve been there, i’m still there. what i can tell you is that if your family can’t love you for something you can’t control, then how much of a family are they? trust me, i know that’s hard, but you have to live for your own happiness, not someone else’s. and i can’t tell you what to believe in, that’s something you have to figure out on your own and come to your own conclusions. i never believed people when they told me things would get better. it’s still not perfect, but i can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. and i know you’ll be able to as well. if you need to talk, i’m here 💞
åҚŖÅм ćЖĀỔÚị i wasn’t the one making the argument being gay was wrong because it’s unnatural, you were. being gay isn’t wrong because it’s not hurting anyone. why do you care so much about what two consenting adults do outside of your home? why are you even hating on people that have nothing to do with you?
I'm straight, but this film is an interesting view on gay teens, and I feel really sorry for them for what they have to go through. I really hope that one day in the distant future we can all gather together and accept each other as people with a unique backgrounds. I'm glad that I was raised well with my open-minded parents. Being open-minded really is the key to understanding people.
I'm 77 years old. I came out to my family at 17, in 1960. Thankfully, except for my sister, they were accepting. I now live openly in a very small town in the desert. All I can say is that if you want to live an open life, you cannot care what other people think. You can only give of yourself.
Peter Van Keuren , you are right, but it’s a process of learning, trusting and developing courage. In some societies it’s suicide. All the best of luck to you! ☺️
I only wish that I could of said I was gay from the early age of 10. Although I’m 53 now found it difficult to come to terms with being gay. Because of the stigma back then. I was beaten up in the care of social services. Beaten so bad there was nobody around me ( white in the care system ) to talk to in that way. That was 1980 onwards. ( I was only 10 at the time ) at the age of 9yo I was given the beating of my life. And for my 10th birthday I was covered in bruising from my eyeballs to my bollocks. They were the homophonic years of my life. I could never come out and say I’m gay. Or all my school mates would of filled me in. It was ok to talk about girl friends. But not say my boyfriend is. ( you reading this ) All I can say is you my older new found 77yo friend. You were brave to come out in the 60’s that was 9 yrs before I was born. I mean coming out to your family at 17, in the 60’s. That was a brave thing to do. However I’m pleased that your family accepted you for being gay. Except for your sister, I’m pleased they were accepting. You for being you. Reading your comments has helped me. Come to terms with my own personal problem’s. As I live in a very small town with plenty of bigots. And my own family make up most of them. And yes your correct if you want to live an open life, you cannot care what other people think. And that’s just one of my many problem’s up until now.
Plot Analysis [Spoilers] The beginning (in the field) is a dream sequence. The woman at the door is foreshadowing his suicide attempt and shows her side of it (we see his side later). In the park, Adam didn't get rejected per se. Phil liked him, but he was closeted and didn't know about Adam (also closeted). So he pulled back from the kiss as a defense, just in case. (It's exactly what I would've done). Adam didn't know if Phil was gay, so he interpreted this to mean that Phil was straight. He was scared that Phil would tell everyone that he tried to kiss him, so he probably told people Phil was gay/tried to kiss him instead. To stay closeted, he has to join in, but since he's closeted, he feels like he has to do more to prove to everyone that he's not gay. He also probably feels like he has to go even further because Phil is the only one who can tell everyone what really happened. Adam's brother probably doesn't know, and just teases him about being gay because that's just the way he picks on him (I'm not sure about nowadays, but it was *VERY* common in the 90s). The mom is surprised that he's wearing lipstick, so Adam is probably not out to his family (or his brother). But he's still being beaten up by his brother for being gay... Not knowing that his brother probably *doesn't* know if he is or not, he *assumes* he does. He tries to "beat the gay" out of himself, except he does that through Phil. By picking on and beating up Phil, he's picking on and beating up his own "gay side", hoping that it'll just disappear... except it doesn't because "sexuality is something you can't get rid of" (which is why he runs by Phil's house, even though he bullies him) Also, it looks like Phil made 2 attempts, one with poisoning (probably pills) throwing it up in the bathroom, then gets the idea with the rope after surviving the first attempt At the end You see Phil's 2 faces, he's Janus (like the writing assignment), one half in the past, one half in the future. But he only turns to one side, so that you can see the "unbeaten" side, the future side, the "it gets better" side. Also, the Alan Watts dub is synched line for line to the visuals: "Beat it into submission" > Adam being beaten up by his brother... " I beat my body into submission > Phil spankin' it And: "[love/sexuality] is not something you should look upon with regret" > cue shot of Phil.... "it is only something regrettable if you didn't know how to take [love/sexuality] when it was time" > cue shot of Adam. The painting looks like a mask, a broken mask with its eyes closed. Masks are used to hide your face, but you can usually see out through the eye holes. The eyes of that mask were closed. Nobody could see in, and he couldn't see out. It's a symbol for him feeling not just "disguised" but trapped, he can't see a way out from behind the mask, and (he thinks) nobody can see "the real him" behind it. I think Mike is a symbol for love/sexuality. It's something you can't get rid of, even when you want to. I think he's also a callback to when things were worse. "It's already gotten better from how things used to be" He's the "back in my day" guy, despite not saying a word. Brilliant piece, but "too real" for me to be able to go to bed any time soon. I gotta shut down on a more positive note
I’m in tears but I’m glad he didn’t die and that he’s finding help for him. Sexuality is a hard topic and covers everyone’s lives. Sometimes I wonder why some people just can’t accept some people.
this literally broke my heart into a million pieces. it's so sad what lgbt+ kids have to go through just because others aren't accepting and don't understand
+unicorn harry and that is exactly the kind of bullshit that keeps homophobia going. Where do u get your facts and numbers from? If u are straight i hope u reproduce and ur offspring will be gay, i guess that is the only way idiots like u will learn to understand.
+unicorn harry That is a very biased opinion and it is actually considered homophobia... A little fact about homophobia is a lot of the people that participate in it are scared of something in themselves. So, next time you want to insult the lgbt+ kids like me think about what is wrong with you. God Bless!
People are just stupid and dumb as you saw in the movie the bully was confused and he he took it out on the other guy because he thought I would help him but it wouldn't just treating people like that isn't fair hurting someone who's gay but who can't fight back that's just f***** up I hate people who are like that and I want our world to change this s*** happen way back then why is it still happening things need to change people need to change and start accepting other people for who they are I bet God didn't just create us just for all of us to be straight he would have wanted us to be who we want and who we want to love it's so easy it's not hard but people make it hard for themselves
Exactly, like how the f does my being a pansexual ped0romantic affect THEIR life? My fellow LGBT friends are fine with my sexuality, why can't cisheteros be?
@TheInkCanvas What business is it of yours who I am attracted to? We love everybody, at least my LGBT friends, it's only lovephobes we have a problem with. LOVE IS LOVE.
Drasko kinda sad that most of them don't. My biology teacher cares so much, you can't even joke about anything. Our whole class likes her though, and it's comforting that she cares
I love short films who don't have a definite "perfect ending". It really shows the reality of the situations, and that even though one part of this situation is hopeless, there IS help waiting for you.
taiinted do you know the film 'why does god hate me?'. it's one of my favorite short films that touch upon this subject and also doesn't have a perfect ending.
People don't understand that if you insult and bully someone bc of his sexuality or for another reason, words hurt people. You don't know how much it hurts for some people, they even try to kill themselves. And it's so sad how people still don't understand.
There's always a gay film where one of the closeted gays beats the hell out of his crush. And there's always a lesbian film where the girl leaves with a man.
When he started tearing up I screamed, “NO BABY DONT CRY!!” I can feel for this boy. I just want to hug him and tell him everything is going to be alright. 😤❤️❤️
Totally awesome policy...as long as its genuine. They seem to know a fake when they see one!. Not calling you a fake, but I always could tell because they rambled on about me for 10 seconds than about Jesus for multiple hours.
I’m bi and I’ve told everyone who I care about. Today I told my best friend about what I am and she was asking me how I knew and if I liked her and why I was this way and she started acting all weird and I kind of wish I had never told her. Edit: thank you all so much for all of the advice and support💕 my friend has finally come to terms with who I am and I feel so much better😁
i am bi as well. never doubt who you are no matter how people may view it. you are not alone. if your friend was only herself because she thought you were straight, was she ever there at all? i lost many people due to this same thing, but never regret it feel bad for being yourself. know your worth, you are loved.
I had a best friend and she said she couldn’t be my friend anymore because my sister is trans and she felt ‘weird’ around her and ‘uncomfortable’ and also because my family supported it.
in my English class, age 15, I wrote a story about a gay kid committing suicide. NOTHING was ever said directly to me by any teacher, all I got was a comment at the end of the story along the lines of " a very interesting story, being gay is a difficult issue for a lot of people. If you wish to discuss the story please come to see me". Putting the onus on a scared kid crying out for help to make the 2nd move after already making the 1st. I grew up in Thatcher's 80s, the time of Section 28 and rampant homophobia. I had a load of pills in my bedroom at the time that I took out on a number of occasions with the intention of taking them, however the fear of a painful death was stronger than the fear of the continued taunts. it took another 10 years before I finally got passed the bullying etc and came out and accepted who I was. I was disowned by my mother but my thoughts on that were if you don't accept me I don't need you in my life, that was the last time we spoke 22 years ago. I have not seen any member of my birth family in 21 years but have created my own family of those around me. I have also lost my best friend who, unable to deal with his own sexuality, got religion and is now, as far as I know, in his 2nd 'heterosexual' marriage.
Wow you know what is was for the best things happens here and there but we have to stay strong no matter what because at the end of the day it all comes down to us being able to deal with it all
I'm a 65-year-old man today. I know what you mean. I know about bullying and loneliness, hiding, pretending, listening to jokes. I found my way not belonging to any group, not expecting anything from any body, running away, I did run away a lot, I travelled a lot, I often felt betrayed. But I found my way, and never turned my back on love. I had lots of partners, lovers, colourful friendships. They're all gone now. I met my partner when I was 50 through the internet. We've been together for 15 years. What would've been my life if I had turned into what my parents, my teachers, society wanted form me when I was 15 or 20? Not certainly what it is now. I'm happy but I know how hard it was.
Like when the guy was in class and he had a flashback to him kissing his friend and his friend ran away after. I thought the guy who was having the flashback was the guy who ran away at first. And I was thinking wait why did he run away aint he gay😂😂
+nOnOy borbun i agree. although, this is entirely based off of my own experiences, when he denied the kiss.. i almost felt more sory for the bully... I feel more empathy towards that fear and loneliness, related to rejection and fear of never finding someone... If someone, who was also gay, rejected me in that manor in high school... idk maybe i would have reacted the same away.. i've spent to much time feeling as though i'll be alone forever... fear does wierd thigns to people... the kid in this story came out to obviously another gay kid, and was embarassed. I'm not defending bullying. I'm pronouncing an aspect of gay teens that is ignored in a lot of comments here. The bully came out first, was rejected, and surged into fear... I can't imagine. I never came out in high school. Instead i found solace in drugs. It ruined my life. I only ever wanted that guy (how many times i caught feelings for a guy) who i could come out with. I never feared being a gay person, just being gay alone... It's very touching to me because I feel attatched to both characters... Im several years out of high school, but this brings be back, reminds me of how my reaction to my sexuality hamstrung me. If we (gays) could just be ourselves, we woldn't be driven into these various ways of coping (depression, anger, victim, bully)... It's not fair to blame the consequences i've faced in my life based off of my reaction to the consequences i've faced in my reactions to my experience of my sexuality, but it's most certaintly fair to examine the fact that future generations could most certainly be spared my life's (i'm 21 very young but in tihs stage of my life i can see where i am effected from this) consequences by changing the way that sexualtility changes, moulds, and creates young men/woman
Dat nugget I'm not straight I'm lesbian but I don't care you can be u don't let anyone make u feel like ur nothing I'm depressed sometimes but not suicidal
The amount of emotion and meaning this video hold is so powerful. So powerful. It makes you feel so bad for realizing the world you live in and how it's affected by you. When in all reality, how many of us are actually standing up for the person in the most pain? How many of us are willing to put our life out on the line? It all starts with acceptance. If everyone accepted that people have the right to like who they like and be attracted to who they may be attracted to, there would be so much less hate. I'm honestly a very neutral person, but when it comes to this, I see no point in all of the hate that is spread around... It's sad, but that's why we need people who will stand up for rights. People who will put their life out there for something they believe. These people are rare, but they do exist. But so do the people that believe everyone is different and their problems and life shouldn't affect their own.
Because short films like this are made by people who want to share what's in their heart. Feature films are made by Producers and Studios who want to make MONEY $$$. Thankfully there are those who continue to make films like Teens Like Phil. I'm gay and my teen years were pure hell. I lived in fear every day I went to class that someone would somehow find out. I wanted so badly to find someone else like me but the risk was too great so I went on being lonely, depressed and closeted. Thankfully teens in most modern countries today live in a much more liberal climate, but there is much work to be done to change the hearts of the hateful.
I have been bullied but I fought back so hard against the bullies that they dare not touch me again. You need to learn to be confident in yourself and in your strength and beat the crap out of the bullies. Most of them are cowards and are scared when they are alone. Be strong and never be ashamed of who you are.
That was powerful. That douche had a chance at a happy ending, but because of popular opinion, he continued to lie to himself and cause others pain. Powerful message from that film. 10/10 for sure.
Thankfully there are those who continue to make films like Teens Like Phil. I'm gay and my teen years were pure hell. Back in the late 60s, I lived in fear every day I went to class that someone would somehow find out. I wanted so badly to find someone else like me but the risk was too great so I went on being lonely, depressed and closeted. Thankfully teens in most modern countries today live in a much more liberal climate, but there is much work to be done to change the hearts of the hateful.
Dear Lee, it’s saddening to read about your situation in your adolescence. At least I hope, that life developed more positive after that struggle! Have a wonderful day! 😉
@@cyrill3000 Thank you. I now write LGBT novels under the pen name Cameron DeCessna and some of them address the struggles of gay teens. One, in particular, Clay Parker, Growing Up Gay in1953 is a feel-good story about a boy who discovered his nature in a most difficult time. It has a happy ending. I publish with Amazon/Kindle.
I'm straight, but this film is an interesting view on gay teens, and I feel really sorry for them for what they have to go through. I really hope that one day in the distant future we can all gather together and accept each other as people with a unique backgrounds. I'm glad that I was raised well with my open-minded parents. Being open-minded really is the key to understanding people.
You really hope that one day in the "distant future"? So what if it was copied, ignorance rings true from the original and plagiarized version. My hope is that one day in the NEAR future we will all see that we are essentially the same, human.
How can someone do that at school and not get charged with aggravated assault? How can they not be spelled from school? Or transferred to another one to protect the victim? Since I came to this country, USA, I always wondered that. This system is so crazy. My brother had a prob at school and mom called the cops. School staff were mad but since then, nobody messes with him, thanks god. Something needs to be done to deal with these kids that go to school not to learn and make friends but to make others life as miserable as theirs.
what's your background? you say you came to the US, from where? agree though. shows how broken the system is when your mum has to resort to calling the police in order to get something done about it :/
I didn't come to the "US" I was born here and I am a teacher in training and I can tell you that even the aides are threatened if they want to speak up for a LGBT kid. I feel bad...but it 6 years of education in which I cannot afford should I have to pay for it by myself.
Realmente amei o final, e o filme em geral retratou o que vem passando e com o tempo, e a sociedade em si continuará. Então é bom passar uma mensagem real e positiva ao mesmo tempo no final. Mesmo que existam pessoas retrodicas que não aceitam o que é diferente, existem também aqueles que te irão apoiar. Fico feliz e agradeço que tenha superado e procurado ajuda profissional, odeio essas pessoas que julgar sem conhecer. Esse ensinamento ajudaram muitas pessoas em depressão e que sofrem coisas iguais a não desistir e saber que existe quem apoia e há soluções para qualquer conflito e este com certeza não é o suicídio. Muito obrigada de verdade, feliz que ele continue viva
14:15 I really feel his type of crying. When you feel like crying deeply, but you can't at all. You just flex your lips and close your eyes. You can't cry as usual, because you have lost a big matter; be it your feelings, dreams or a person you care about. Maybe you lost them for that moment or for eternity. At least you feel that way. That's extremely relatable for a mentally unstable gay boy, or anyone.
Me last year: why are you watching this ur straight Me 6 months ago: wtf man ur straight 3 months ago: well you’ve never really had a crush... 1 month: ooooo what is bisexuality? edit: thank you for the likes.. it's nice to know i'm not alone sometimes. edit #2: i am gay, i've come out to a few friends, and the supportive or relating comments have been so nice to see frequently throughout the year on the side. thank you for the love and support and i would love to reply to more comments :) love is love 💗
Yep it works just like that !! It is something you discover ... Don't push anything into your head, just keep an open mind and be free to be who you are, that's it.
i adore this so so much. showing the harsh realities of these kinds of situations is so essential especially today. the production is amazing and the actors are phenomenal!! it’s not cheesy or cringey or hard to watch in that sense. very well done, i’m extremely impressed.
This is an amazing film. I am glad there are films like this out there to spread awareness. Most of us on here know what it is like to be bullied for our sexuality, or anything else. We truly have to just love ourselves and accept ourselves, easier said than done know, but we can all get there, no matter who we are :)
This is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I was bullied relentlessly in high school for who I was and am. I just want to reach through the screen and put my arms around Phil.
TheColleenSingsStuff Yes. The bully was gay as well, but was petrified of his sexuality, so he took out all his frustration on Phil. Obviously that's not the right thing to do, but remember the bully was scared of being gay because of society's reaction to homosexuality. So the real villain is homophobia.
I ran into that with two friends, two different times. Alone, each was the perfect boyfriend. When we were out in public they were complete idiots. That's a problem with not being completely out. First, in 1996. Second in 2017. The second time, older and wiser, I was like, ummmm no! I never was beaten nor physically abused, though. I can't imagine going through that AND the emotional stuff.
Wow! Powerful. The first few minutes were a bit confusing for me, but it was a lot to pack into a short film. Powerful story and solid acting all around--especially Adam Donovan as Phil--great job! It's films like this that should be required viewing for all teens. If that happened, I know we'd have to far fewer of these sad stories to tell.
I have so many emotions right now. Incredible how one short film can completely change one's mood. I just wish homophobia didn't exist. Don't ever feel that you are inferior to someone else and don't ever try to make someone feel inferior to you. We are all equal and all deserve respect and love.
hating someone to the point of beating them to death; bullying someone to the point they want to take their own lives; taking basic human rights to someone just because of their sexual orientation yet using religion to back them up, something that has no real evidence of being real. Society is fucking messed up
*Tmw you remember shouting "IM GAY" during class and coming out to everyone in your whole grade and not getting any homophobic comments cuz everyone in school is chill* Yes
Kiren Patatastilatas The worst thing coming out of telling people I’m bi is that someone spread a rumor about me dating my best friend. The rumor died within a week though lol
I think the biggest take away from this film is how difficult it is for a young person to get the help they need. A teacher spotted every single sign of a child in trouble but the school was only interested in grades and behaviour because that's what makes their reputation. I struggled a lot in school and thankfully I had a teacher like the one in this film. Things like therapy were never brought up but he would always take time to speak to me and keep an eye on me. I still believe what I endured at school still effects me over a decade later and that's where the true damage is done. My life may be completely different if I wasn't bullied and ashamed of myself
I think that this is such an important video to see. I’m a straight teenage boy, and it reminds me that everyone is different and everyone deserves kindness and respect and love. No matter what color, height, sexuality, gender whatever it may be. I think this happens a lot in our world today and I think we need to start letting ourselves see it and jump on it and stop it before someone ends their life. When he had that rope around his neck, I lost it. I started crying. I hope that people will stop bullying, now I know that’s realistic but at least if you’re being bullied please reach out to someone. Tell them. It’s okay to say you’re being hurt. I beg of you if you or someone is reading this and you’re currently being bullied drop a comment to me. Let me know so I can help you, or give you advice. Please don’t end your life!! Something that’s always stuck with me is “it maybe a part of your story but it doesn’t mean it’s the end.” I love that quote so much because I went through junior high being bullied for having long hair and I always sat alone at lunch, no one ever talked to me. I was all alone. I got depressed I didn’t get suicidal but I was really depressed. Then one day someone random person gave me a compliment. And it changed all of me. They shortly after that became one of my best friends and we are still friends to this day. I have given myself a challenge to make a new friend each day. So all I do is say hello to someone or smile or give a compliment and I’ve seen it really makes the other person so happy. Or like when I’m driving home I’ll let someone cut in-front of me cause they’ve been waiting for a while now and so I smile and wave.”In a world where you can be anything… be kind.” That’s a popular quote I really like. Please be safe, be kind stand up for each other. Be a peacemaker. Show people who you are, if you’re gay be proud but be kind, If you’re trans be proud but be kind, if you’re straight be proud but be kind if you’re lgbtq be proud but be kind, if you’re just here living your life be proud but be kind. You can change a life, look to those who are different with an open heart and mind. ❤️
+Lee Victoria my point was self evident. i think they offer remedial reading classes . i cant promise it will help you though. one can not teach common sense.
What a phenomenal performance by the actor playing Phil in that last scene. I don't know if I've ever seen a more real scene. The subtleties in his face and everything were perfect. So perfect that I'm almost wondering if that part was unscripted and an inspiration for the film in the first place?
This is probably the best gay short I’ve ever seen. It’s acted very well, and everything said in it corresponds to the actual truth. Only by loving and embracing who we are we can be free from evil and we can be able to interact in the right way with the world around us
I've always struggled as a film maker to tackle these sensitive issues in a meaningful way. This was done very well and I believe that any hateful comments can not take away that this film hits home for a lot of people suffering in the world. And those who oppose that these issues exist, have missed the point. It doesn't matter if the teenager in this film is gay, anyone can be targeted and bullied and the reason films like this need to be seen is so bullying can be addressed as an issue for everyone.
I watched the whole thing now and I cried when he told his story and started to tear up. This film was just...poetry. Or something. It was just really touching. To think that this happens in real life is a real eye opener to the darker side of homosexuality. I have a lot of friends who are gay and mostly, they're the best friends in the world. I'd not be the same if I found out that this was going on in their lives. Again, great film.
Y’all are ignorant if you don’t consider this a problem. People are killing themselves because they aren’t able to love who they want. They are getting harassed and hated on. Straight people don’t get shit like this, they are always congratulated on finding a lover. But gay people? People are disgusted by the fact, and they think that we are being babies. This can lead to depression, self harm, anxiety, and eventually suicide.
nemlo' this is exactly the reason I’m scared on coming out as bi and telling my (I think straight and pretty sure cuz of what he follows on ig) crush that I like him
This is one of the main reasons I'm keeping my mouth shut and in the closet. My parents like to *say* their supportive. But when I came out as agender, my dad wouldn't stop saying I had to be one or the other. I wasn't allowed to be neither and not care. I had to be his little girl or his son. That hurt, alot. I wore a striped shirt one day, a new one my mom had gotten me, and asked if he could make lesbian jokes. I put headphones in and continued to listen to music. While Pandora was loading, I actually heard him. That also hurt. I don't know if I'm Bisexual or Pansexual, and I've deemed it that I'm too young to tell. I'm only 13 and I'm realising this. Both parents say it's a faze and get mad when I give my side of the story. They won't stop talking about how I'm just following the trends and that I'm just trying to be emo. Also doesn't help that these are the same people that yelled at me for being depressed, and got mad at me for the suicide attempt instead of trying to ask why I did it. Ignore this entire thing. I'm sorry for wasting your time. Shit, now I'm crying. :(
The Jolly Pidgeotto this kid just talked about how invalidated they feel by the fact that their father will not accept them as agender and you reply with this bullshit? im sorry, what exactly is your logic here? it’s 20gayteen man, just get educated. agender means you don’t identify as male or female. usually, they go by they/them pronouns (although im not sure if this is their case. if it isn’t please let me know of your pronouns!) and use unisex names/clothing. it’s a thing, it’s valid, and it’s not a problem that needs to be solved. furthermore, you are using terms such as ‘disorder’ to describe the gender spectrum, which is kind of really rude and a huge base for transphobia (here, the word is being used as an umbrella towards discrimination based on gender). you also said “diagnosing yourself with [a sexuality” which is actually really homophobic and just implies that sexuality is some sort of illness. it is not. please get informed
Your parents should have your back no matter if you are undecided about who you are or if you are gay,bisexual,lesbian,trans it shouldn’t matter who you are dating as long as you are happy and are excited to wake up every morning they should be proud not try to tear you down because they created you and if you feel that they are shaming you or they can’t accept you for you then you should let go of them because it isn’t ok to have people in your life that aren’t going to accept the fact that you are still you no matter what gender you are or what gender you are dating..
Got picked on for supposedly being gay. We moved away. Later I discovered I was in fact gay. As an adult I connected with a friend from where we used to live who also turned out to be gay. I learned from him that a lot of the guys who were attacking me were actually fooling around and experimenting with other guys. I'd say MOST of the homophobic bullies have AT THE VERY LEAST feelings they can't deal with in themselves.
Bullying is cruel and degrading no matter who it is against and whatever provokes it- especially a person's sexuality. How Adam betrayed Phil like that was utterly despicable! Now more than ever, we all need to speak and stand up to bullying in all its forms. Doing nothing only lets crimes go unpunished and makes people feel terrible for being who they are. As a person who was bullied myself- I grew more assertive and stronger knowing I did not have to put up with it and resolved just to be me regardless of what others said or thought of me.
I cried so much... Getting bullied because of your sexuality just makes me so heartbroken and annoyed. Why would you do that?? You are the same species, there is no difference in the color of our blood. We stand together, not apart. When he had his suicide attempt, he thought there was no hope. This hits close to home. This film made shed tears and it truly gave me a taste on our broken society nowadays. We are equal.
Beautifully done. Adam Donovan should be congratulated for a beautiful, truthful performance. Dominic Haxton has crafted a genuinely touching poetic short film with tremendous resonance. This film - in its understated brilliance can speak directly to an experience shared by so many of us who just don't fit in. They break your legs and then persecute you for limping. Thank you for making this extraordinarily moving film.
I've seen a few comments where people are saying how sad this film is, but that's the point - this isn't just sad, this is the truth that many homosexual teenagers have to go through. Honestly, for both Phil and Adam, I feel sorry for, because Adam couldn't accept himself and so he let it out on the person he liked (and like his good friend), Phil, because Phil accepted himself and all and both he and Adam got hurt in different ways. It's unbelievably tragic, mainly because this happens far too often. The ending was incredibly bittersweet, and I hope one day that's all this will be for people in the future; bittersweet. Because they will wonder what it was like to live in such a terrible society.
One of the best movies about struggling with your real identity. The quotes of Alan Watts makes it even more powerful... A true Masterpiece, a must watch.
I'm just gunna stop it after the kiss scene, they fall in love and his teachers love and support him and he lives a fulfilling life with his partner and they adopt two African babies. :)
Some people are born with red hair, and some are blond. Others are born left-handed. Some people have green eyes. Some people prefer the companionship of the same gender. It makes no difference. Don't hate, don't fear, love one another and you'll enjoy happiness.
I trieded that, never work, only pushed anger in me deeply, left me broken hearted, left me to, die. BUT Hey Im Alive Today!!! And my family still hates meh? Mirakles are fake, im douting my god is real, im loseing hope in everything. That's why I have up making friends...there is way more to that, . . . But I'm not saying anything more. - Abigail E.
I need help people, real help. Not fake help. Pls, a little suport will do. Im a Monster.....
Wrong wrong,very wrong
åҚŖÅм ćЖĀỔÚị definition of natural: existing in or caused by nature. homosexuality exists in over 1500 animal species. that computer you’re typing on however, isn’t so natural. yet here we are.
grayson evans you’re not broken. trust me, i’ve been there, i’m still there. what i can tell you is that if your family can’t love you for something you can’t control, then how much of a family are they? trust me, i know that’s hard, but you have to live for your own happiness, not someone else’s. and i can’t tell you what to believe in, that’s something you have to figure out on your own and come to your own conclusions. i never believed people when they told me things would get better. it’s still not perfect, but i can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. and i know you’ll be able to as well. if you need to talk, i’m here 💞
åҚŖÅм ćЖĀỔÚị i wasn’t the one making the argument being gay was wrong because it’s unnatural, you were. being gay isn’t wrong because it’s not hurting anyone. why do you care so much about what two consenting adults do outside of your home? why are you even hating on people that have nothing to do with you?
I'm straight, but this film is an interesting view on gay teens, and I feel really sorry for them for what they have to go through. I really hope that one day in the distant future we can all gather together and accept each other as people with a unique backgrounds. I'm glad that I was raised well with my open-minded parents. Being open-minded really is the key to understanding people.
Eres una bella persona Darkhillpic28
Thank you, kind sir.
Maybe one day :\
agree
No one could have said that better
I'm 77 years old. I came out to my family at 17, in 1960. Thankfully, except for my sister, they were accepting. I now live openly in a very small town in the desert. All I can say is that if you want to live an open life, you cannot care what other people think. You can only give of yourself.
Peter Van Keuren , you are right, but it’s a process of learning, trusting and developing courage. In some societies it’s suicide.
All the best of luck to you! ☺️
I'm happy for you
Coming out in 1960? i envy your courage.
I only wish that I could of said I was gay from the early age of 10. Although I’m 53 now found it difficult to come to terms with being gay. Because of the stigma back then. I was beaten up in the care of social services. Beaten so bad there was nobody around me
( white in the care system ) to talk to in that way. That was 1980 onwards. ( I was only 10 at the time ) at the age of 9yo I was given the beating of my life. And for my 10th birthday I was covered in bruising from my eyeballs to my bollocks. They were the homophonic years of my life. I could never come out and say I’m gay. Or all my school mates would of filled me in. It was ok to talk about girl friends. But not say my boyfriend is. ( you reading this )
All I can say is you my older new found 77yo friend. You were brave to come out in the 60’s that was 9 yrs before I was born. I mean coming out to your family at 17, in the 60’s. That was a brave thing to do. However I’m pleased that your family accepted you for being gay. Except for your sister, I’m pleased they were accepting. You for being you. Reading your comments has helped me. Come to terms with my own personal problem’s. As I live in a very small town with plenty of bigots. And my own family make up most of them. And yes your correct if you want to live an open life, you cannot care what other people think. And that’s just one of my many problem’s up until now.
Hii Peter, i wanna talk to u r u available ?
Plot Analysis
[Spoilers]
The beginning (in the field) is a dream sequence. The woman at the door is foreshadowing his suicide attempt and shows her side of it (we see his side later).
In the park, Adam didn't get rejected per se. Phil liked him, but he was closeted and didn't know about Adam (also closeted). So he pulled back from the kiss as a defense, just in case. (It's exactly what I would've done). Adam didn't know if Phil was gay, so he interpreted this to mean that Phil was straight. He was scared that Phil would tell everyone that he tried to kiss him, so he probably told people Phil was gay/tried to kiss him instead. To stay closeted, he has to join in, but since he's closeted, he feels like he has to do more to prove to everyone that he's not gay. He also probably feels like he has to go even further because Phil is the only one who can tell everyone what really happened.
Adam's brother probably doesn't know, and just teases him about being gay because that's just the way he picks on him (I'm not sure about nowadays, but it was *VERY* common in the 90s). The mom is surprised that he's wearing lipstick, so Adam is probably not out to his family (or his brother). But he's still being beaten up by his brother for being gay... Not knowing that his brother probably *doesn't* know if he is or not, he *assumes* he does. He tries to "beat the gay" out of himself, except he does that through Phil. By picking on and beating up Phil, he's picking on and beating up his own "gay side", hoping that it'll just disappear... except it doesn't because "sexuality is something you can't get rid of" (which is why he runs by Phil's house, even though he bullies him)
Also, it looks like Phil made 2 attempts, one with poisoning (probably pills) throwing it up in the bathroom, then gets the idea with the rope after surviving the first attempt
At the end You see Phil's 2 faces, he's Janus (like the writing assignment), one half in the past, one half in the future. But he only turns to one side, so that you can see the "unbeaten" side, the future side, the "it gets better" side.
Also, the Alan Watts dub is synched line for line to the visuals: "Beat it into submission" > Adam being beaten up by his brother... " I beat my body into submission > Phil spankin' it
And: "[love/sexuality] is not something you should look upon with regret" > cue shot of Phil.... "it is only something regrettable if you didn't know how to take [love/sexuality] when it was time" > cue shot of Adam.
The painting looks like a mask, a broken mask with its eyes closed. Masks are used to hide your face, but you can usually see out through the eye holes. The eyes of that mask were closed. Nobody could see in, and he couldn't see out. It's a symbol for him feeling not just "disguised" but trapped, he can't see a way out from behind the mask, and (he thinks) nobody can see "the real him" behind it.
I think Mike is a symbol for love/sexuality. It's something you can't get rid of, even when you want to. I think he's also a callback to when things were worse. "It's already gotten better from how things used to be" He's the "back in my day" guy, despite not saying a word.
Brilliant piece, but "too real" for me to be able to go to bed any time soon. I gotta shut down on a more positive note
Wow! Wonderful Insight. Thank you.
Thankyou for this explaination! really did help me understand the message better
Thank you for the analysis ❤️
diabangical Thank you for this analysis...
diabangical this is a long comment
I’m in tears but I’m glad he didn’t die and that he’s finding help for him. Sexuality is a hard topic and covers everyone’s lives. Sometimes I wonder why some people just can’t accept some people.
Cricket Jumper sexuality is NOT a hard topic 😂. People should learn to let it be...
@@ABIGAIL3246 How can someone like you even be considered as a member of our society?
@@ABIGAIL3246 People like you are an abomination. Bet you just wanted some attention with that comment
these things bring tears to my eyes
Abigail Osei- Mensah Blocked and Reported
It must be exhausting trying to fix something that isn’t broken 😔😔😔😔😔
Talking bout the movie pretty boy?
the beast 147
Are you saying I’m pretty?! 🤗🤗🤗
Ok pretty boy
Lmao, the pretty boy film?
@@skyeisntemo4298 like your profile, bio, and name. Coolio 👌
this literally broke my heart into a million pieces. it's so sad what lgbt+ kids have to go through just because others aren't accepting and don't understand
nice profile pic
Thanks, you too
+unicorn harry and that is exactly the kind of bullshit that keeps homophobia going. Where do u get your facts and numbers from? If u are straight i hope u reproduce and ur offspring will be gay, i guess that is the only way idiots like u will learn to understand.
+unicorn harry That is a very biased opinion and it is actually considered homophobia... A little fact about homophobia is a lot of the people that participate in it are scared of something in themselves. So, next time you want to insult the lgbt+ kids like me think about what is wrong with you. God Bless!
+Carlina Rose I'm not insecure I'm just a Christian and if you read Leviticus 20 specifically 20:13 you will under stand so my lord God bless
I don't get how people get so mad about lgbtq people like it doesn't affect or involve you at all
People are just stupid and dumb as you saw in the movie the bully was confused and he he took it out on the other guy because he thought I would help him but it wouldn't just treating people like that isn't fair hurting someone who's gay but who can't fight back that's just f***** up I hate people who are like that and I want our world to change this s*** happen way back then why is it still happening things need to change people need to change and start accepting other people for who they are I bet God didn't just create us just for all of us to be straight he would have wanted us to be who we want and who we want to love it's so easy it's not hard but people make it hard for themselves
Exactly, like how the f does my being a pansexual ped0romantic affect THEIR life? My fellow LGBT friends are fine with my sexuality, why can't cisheteros be?
@TheInkCanvas What business is it of yours who I am attracted to? We love everybody, at least my LGBT friends, it's only lovephobes we have a problem with. LOVE IS LOVE.
Ikr, I’m still trying to understand. Like whyyyy?? Some people are just so stupid!!
TheInkCanvas it’s not a fucking choice asshole
BTW That teacher is really cool, I wish all schools had such great teachers who care about students.
My math teacher is like that but he's leaving fml
Drasko all of my teachers are like that, and I agree with this is true all schools need teachers like this
Drasko same me to
Drasko you are totally right
Drasko kinda sad that most of them don't. My biology teacher cares so much, you can't even joke about anything. Our whole class likes her though, and it's comforting that she cares
I love short films who don't have a definite "perfect ending". It really shows the reality of the situations, and that even though one part of this situation is hopeless, there IS help waiting for you.
taiinted do you know the film 'why does god hate me?'. it's one of my favorite short films that touch upon this subject and also doesn't have a perfect ending.
People don't understand that if you insult and bully someone bc of his sexuality or for another reason, words hurt people. You don't know how much it hurts for some people, they even try to kill themselves. And it's so sad how people still don't understand.
I 100% agree
Phaneom member hi
+Leah mclane yes we're taking over the interwebz
exactly 😑
+Zulmarie Vazquez true.
I am adopting Phil.... he’s mine now.
Bruised Octopus let me help you take care of him please
Unicorn Baby iconic parents 😂
Haha, hands off he's mine 😂
Let's all just raise him together 😩❤️
Carlos Nunez whats him being gay got to do with it 😭😭
I just wanted to give him the biggest bear hug omg
same here
Nasir Foster same lol
Same pitch 😂😂👌💓
This one made me cry. It was to sad not to shed a tear
There's always a gay film where one of the closeted gays beats the hell out of his crush. And there's always a lesbian film where the girl leaves with a man.
sarah Owens
sarah Owens
True though
"boys" are violent "girls" just be like fuck u
sarah Owens
When he started tearing up I screamed, “NO BABY DONT CRY!!” I can feel for this boy. I just want to hug him and tell him everything is going to be alright. 😤❤️❤️
Same i want to be his friend
this was such a range of emotion. please adapt this into a full length motion picture.
Oh my god it's 3 A.M. and I got school tomorrow but I'm just sitting there watching this and crying
Same..
me too homke
OMG its also 3 am here and I am sitting here crying too. D,x
It's crazy . but i just like u now 😢
Ala P 1 am here
I just want to hug every lgbt kid/adult anywhere and tell them they are perfect and amazing and I love them and someone will make them happy :(
Me too❤️
You both are awesome!
omg ur cute
Totally awesome policy...as long as its genuine. They seem to know a fake when they see one!. Not calling you a fake, but I always could tell because they rambled on about me for 10 seconds than about Jesus for multiple hours.
I could use a hug after watching that
I’m bi and I’ve told everyone who I care about. Today I told my best friend about what I am and she was asking me how I knew and if I liked her and why I was this way and she started acting all weird and I kind of wish I had never told her.
Edit: thank you all so much for all of the advice and support💕 my friend has finally come to terms with who I am and I feel so much better😁
hopefully she understands soon i'm in a similar problem with my mom like she just doesn't understand which is hard for me and her
i am bi as well. never doubt who you are no matter how people may view it. you are not alone. if your friend was only herself because she thought you were straight, was she ever there at all? i lost many people due to this same thing, but never regret it feel bad for being yourself. know your worth, you are loved.
😉💚👌
I had a best friend and she said she couldn’t be my friend anymore because my sister is trans and she felt ‘weird’ around her and ‘uncomfortable’ and also because my family supported it.
She’s not your real friend if she doesn’t except you
in my English class, age 15, I wrote a story about a gay kid committing suicide. NOTHING was ever said directly to me by any teacher, all I got was a comment at the end of the story along the lines of " a very interesting story, being gay is a difficult issue for a lot of people. If you wish to discuss the story please come to see me". Putting the onus on a scared kid crying out for help to make the 2nd move after already making the 1st.
I grew up in Thatcher's 80s, the time of Section 28 and rampant homophobia. I had a load of pills in my bedroom at the time that I took out on a number of occasions with the intention of taking them, however the fear of a painful death was stronger than the fear of the continued taunts. it took another 10 years before I finally got passed the bullying etc and came out and accepted who I was. I was disowned by my mother but my thoughts on that were if you don't accept me I don't need you in my life, that was the last time we spoke 22 years ago. I have not seen any member of my birth family in 21 years but have created my own family of those around me.
I have also lost my best friend who, unable to deal with his own sexuality, got religion and is now, as far as I know, in his 2nd 'heterosexual' marriage.
I'm sorry you've struggled but I'm glad you're stronger now. I relate with what you've said.
I support you, your mother has issues if she can’t support and love you
Sending nothing but good thoughts and love to you 🤲💕❤️
Wow you know what is was for the best things happens here and there but we have to stay strong no matter what because at the end of the day it all comes down to us being able to deal with it all
I'm a 65-year-old man today. I know what you mean. I know about bullying and loneliness, hiding, pretending, listening to jokes. I found my way not belonging to any group, not expecting anything from any body, running away, I did run away a lot, I travelled a lot, I often felt betrayed. But I found my way, and never turned my back on love. I had lots of partners, lovers, colourful friendships. They're all gone now. I met my partner when I was 50 through the internet. We've been together for 15 years. What would've been my life if I had turned into what my parents, my teachers, society wanted form me when I was 15 or 20? Not certainly what it is now. I'm happy but I know how hard it was.
I accidentally clicked on this vid, I don't regret it.
Me
Same !!!
RockyGarlic 8375 same
Very powerful
Same!!
really heartbreaking but such a great short film
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yeah its hard to watch
PSrecording iii
2:18 im that kid walking and ignores SAME
PSrecording when he started crying I started as well
I'm gay and I'm proud. Don't worry for other people, do what you want with your life and that people go to hell
Why Do U Have That Photo Of Me And Midoriya?
ANOTHER TODODEKU FAN WHOHOOOO!
Hmm tats great
But are you a boy
Santana Jones fudanshi (I probably spelled that wrong) is a term for a guy that like yaoi
everyone looked the same that was really confusing
Like when the guy was in class and he had a flashback to him kissing his friend and his friend ran away after. I thought the guy who was having the flashback was the guy who ran away at first. And I was thinking wait why did he run away aint he gay😂😂
OMG DEAR LORD I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
Wow I'm glad it's not just me 😂
Claire DesRoches ikr
I'm so confused still. I don't know what happened, but I made my own story in my head with the pieces I do get.
I'm proud to be transgender and bisexual and this film made me realise just how brave we all are
nickniggle same. I don't care if my family don't believe me or think it's 'just a phase' I know who I am.
what are you gay
FancySlothGames What are you? A homophobe?
Yannick De Mal sarcasm
Yannick De Mal That was the best comeback ever!
Watching this is like getting kicked in the balls. It's so depressing.
or trying to eat 10 lemons
+nOnOy borbun i agree. although, this is entirely based off of my own experiences, when he denied the kiss.. i almost felt more sory for the bully... I feel more empathy towards that fear and loneliness, related to rejection and fear of never finding someone... If someone, who was also gay, rejected me in that manor in high school... idk maybe i would have reacted the same away.. i've spent to much time feeling as though i'll be alone forever... fear does wierd thigns to people... the kid in this story came out to obviously another gay kid, and was embarassed. I'm not defending bullying. I'm pronouncing an aspect of gay teens that is ignored in a lot of comments here. The bully came out first, was rejected, and surged into fear... I can't imagine. I never came out in high school. Instead i found solace in drugs. It ruined my life. I only ever wanted that guy (how many times i caught feelings for a guy) who i could come out with. I never feared being a gay person, just being gay alone... It's very touching to me because I feel attatched to both characters... Im several years out of high school, but this brings be back, reminds me of how my reaction to my sexuality hamstrung me. If we (gays) could just be ourselves, we woldn't be driven into these various ways of coping (depression, anger, victim, bully)... It's not fair to blame the consequences i've faced in my life based off of my reaction to the consequences i've faced in my reactions to my experience of my sexuality, but it's most certaintly fair to examine the fact that future generations could most certainly be spared my life's (i'm 21 very young but in tihs stage of my life i can see where i am effected from this) consequences by changing the way that sexualtility changes, moulds, and creates young men/woman
Drew Francis Don't worry, I really believe that time will come.
+nOnOy borbun you screamed in agony the whole way through?
V!BE Yes! And run around the neighborhood in my underpants.
This is heart wrenching. To know that some people go through this and that it’s not just a film is honestly heartbreaking
I'm straight but god this hurt. I am depressed, anti social, etc and I hate hugs. But I wanted to hug him tight and never let go.
Aaawww that's cute! (I hope you can end the depressions)
Dat nugget I'm not straight I'm lesbian but I don't care you can be u don't let anyone make u feel like ur nothing I'm depressed sometimes but not suicidal
Same but be strong!❤️
I gotta admit...the main character, the young man in this video, is totally hot, cute, and adorable!!
Agreed.
+Michael Greenwell Agreed too.
+Michael Greenwell TRUUUU
Agreed
+cs:go God maybe
Jeez, if that's acting there at the end, it actually deserves an Oscar. A brilliant performance.
The amount of emotion and meaning this video hold is so powerful. So powerful. It makes you feel so bad for realizing the world you live in and how it's affected by you. When in all reality, how many of us are actually standing up for the person in the most pain? How many of us are willing to put our life out on the line?
It all starts with acceptance. If everyone accepted that people have the right to like who they like and be attracted to who they may be attracted to, there would be so much less hate. I'm honestly a very neutral person, but when it comes to this, I see no point in all of the hate that is spread around...
It's sad, but that's why we need people who will stand up for rights. People who will put their life out there for something they believe. These people are rare, but they do exist. But so do the people that believe everyone is different and their problems and life shouldn't affect their own.
Why are short films better than actual films.
Short films are "actual films." I think you mean why are short films better than FEATURE-LENGTH films. :)
mate i understand skjdksjkdsj, there like oneshot angst fics or something lmao
Better than twilight in so many ways
Because they cut out the bullshit and get straight to the main points.
Because short films like this are made by people who want to share what's in their heart. Feature films are made by Producers and Studios who want to make MONEY $$$. Thankfully there are those who continue to make films like Teens Like Phil. I'm gay and my teen years were pure hell. I lived in fear every day I went to class that someone would somehow find out. I wanted so badly to find someone else like me but the risk was too great so I went on being lonely, depressed and closeted. Thankfully teens in most modern countries today live in a much more liberal climate, but there is much work to be done to change the hearts of the hateful.
I have been bullied but I fought back so hard against the bullies that they dare not touch me again. You need to learn to be confident in yourself and in your strength and beat the crap out of the bullies. Most of them are cowards and are scared when they are alone. Be strong and never be ashamed of who you are.
This made me cry. The fact that it's so relatable just made it so sad
i am a simple person
i see gay, i click
Omg I saw your comment on another video
Prora, i think
I browse youtube with that only rule
@@ididntgetthejoke7116 same lmao
Same lol 😂
Yes everything Gay I click
At 1:02 there is a DAVID Bowie poster on his wall. I already respect this film
seth fields SAME
I could tell by looking at your profile picture mannnn
That was powerful. That douche had a chance at a happy ending, but because of popular opinion, he continued to lie to himself and cause others pain. Powerful message from that film. 10/10 for sure.
This was excellent. The acting in this was really convincing. Good show.
Dana T.
Thankfully there are those who continue to make films like Teens Like Phil. I'm gay and my teen years were pure hell. Back in the late 60s, I lived in fear every day I went to class that someone would somehow find out. I wanted so badly to find someone else like me but the risk was too great so I went on being lonely, depressed and closeted. Thankfully teens in most modern countries today live in a much more liberal climate, but there is much work to be done to change the hearts of the hateful.
Dear Lee, it’s saddening to read about your situation in your adolescence. At least I hope, that life developed more positive after that struggle! Have a wonderful day! 😉
@@cyrill3000 Thank you. I now write LGBT novels under the pen name Cameron DeCessna and some of them address the struggles of gay teens. One, in particular, Clay Parker, Growing Up Gay in1953 is a feel-good story about a boy who discovered his nature in a most difficult time. It has a happy ending. I publish with Amazon/Kindle.
Lee Golden Thanks, I will watch out!
18:00 -- this is one of the most emotional and well-acted moments I have seen in any short film.
Chris Thorton it’s almost like it’s real emotions like this actually happened
I'm straight, but this film is an interesting view on gay teens, and I feel really sorry for them for what they have to go through. I really hope that one day in the distant future we can all gather together and accept each other as people with a unique backgrounds. I'm glad that I was raised well with my open-minded parents. Being open-minded really is the key to understanding people.
um not trying to offend you or anything but um... did you copy and paste that or copy everything someone said lol?
Copy!!
You really hope that one day in the "distant future"? So what if it was copied, ignorance rings true from the original and plagiarized version. My hope is that one day in the NEAR future we will all see that we are essentially the same, human.
guys, stop interrogating. he was supporting and helping us!! oh my godd
Striker same im strait too i don't have any friends so it doesn't matter to me
How can someone do that at school and not get charged with aggravated assault? How can they not be spelled from school? Or transferred to another one to protect the victim? Since I came to this country, USA, I always wondered that. This system is so crazy. My brother had a prob at school and mom called the cops. School staff were mad but since then, nobody messes with him, thanks god. Something needs to be done to deal with these kids that go to school not to learn and make friends but to make others life as miserable as theirs.
There is a code of silence even among the teachers at all public, private, and Christian schools! NONE ARE EXEMPT FOR FEAR OF A LAWSUIT.
what's your background? you say you came to the US, from where? agree though. shows how broken the system is when your mum has to resort to calling the police in order to get something done about it :/
Because the usa doesnt care
I didn't come to the "US" I was born here and I am a teacher in training and I can tell you that even the aides are threatened if they want to speak up for a LGBT kid. I feel bad...but it 6 years of education in which I cannot afford should I have to pay for it by myself.
It's like this in most parts of the world. And that sucks.
Realmente amei o final, e o filme em geral retratou o que vem passando e com o tempo, e a sociedade em si continuará. Então é bom passar uma mensagem real e positiva ao mesmo tempo no final. Mesmo que existam pessoas retrodicas que não aceitam o que é diferente, existem também aqueles que te irão apoiar. Fico feliz e agradeço que tenha superado e procurado ajuda profissional, odeio essas pessoas que julgar sem conhecer.
Esse ensinamento ajudaram muitas pessoas em depressão e que sofrem coisas iguais a não desistir e saber que existe quem apoia e há soluções para qualquer conflito e este com certeza não é o suicídio. Muito obrigada de verdade, feliz que ele continue viva
The kid who played Phil was remarkable.
yo this needs an AWARD i'm SO FREAKING GLAD HE"S ALIVE
14:15 I really feel his type of crying. When you feel like crying deeply, but you can't at all. You just flex your lips and close your eyes. You can't cry as usual, because you have lost a big matter; be it your feelings, dreams or a person you care about. Maybe you lost them for that moment or for eternity. At least you feel that way. That's extremely relatable for a mentally unstable gay boy, or anyone.
Hi baby
Love you
Christopher
سکسی
*Boys* like *Girls*
*Girls* like *Boys*
*Boys* like *Boys*
*Girls* like *Girls*
LionelTrainMaster correct and the world go's on
girls love girls and boys love is not a choice
Lee Weijie Lukas yaaaaaas
Railroad Husky to put it simply *people* like *people*
Not Society bless you :)
Me last year: why are you watching this ur straight
Me 6 months ago: wtf man ur straight
3 months ago: well you’ve never really had a crush...
1 month: ooooo what is bisexuality?
edit: thank you for the likes.. it's nice to know i'm not alone sometimes.
edit #2: i am gay, i've come out to a few friends, and the supportive or relating comments have been so nice to see frequently throughout the year on the side. thank you for the love and support and i would love to reply to more comments :) love is love 💗
Yep it works just like that !! It is something you discover ... Don't push anything into your head, just keep an open mind and be free to be who you are, that's it.
Nigga ur gay
LGKMGKHMGKG THATS SUCCH A WHOLE GAY ASS MOOD but like same
Same.
David Larrea P25 thanks! I appreciate it!
literally the best short film I have ever watched. So emotional and relatable. Legit has me crying at midnight.
i adore this so so much. showing the harsh realities of these kinds of situations is so essential especially today. the production is amazing and the actors are phenomenal!! it’s not cheesy or cringey or hard to watch in that sense. very well done, i’m extremely impressed.
Every time I watch one of these films I end up crying so frickin hard 😭
+Marco Maassen why the FUCK r u watching a gay short film and then have the nerve to say that....??
Dylan Bechar shut the fuck up and btw pen addiction me 2
this is my favourite gay short film, hands down
It's depressing. Not all gays are depressed and suicidal.
Gracie Jackson I know I want a part 2
Flea Balzary, I just watched We Are Animals and liked it.
Watch "Pretty Boy"
gracii jackson I like this film but my favorite is come over
This is an amazing film. I am glad there are films like this out there to spread awareness. Most of us on here know what it is like to be bullied for our sexuality, or anything else. We truly have to just love ourselves and accept ourselves, easier said than done know, but we can all get there, no matter who we are :)
This is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I was bullied relentlessly in high school for who I was and am. I just want to reach through the screen and put my arms around Phil.
*crying*
*also crying because on period frickin hormones*
Nobody Girl SAME
Hot baths and dark chocolate
your period is like a dementor, you feel like you'll never be happy again, and the only thing that helps is chocolate.
you and me both buddy
SAME
omg when he tried to hang his self iliterally busted out in tears...
😭😭😭😭😭😭
Ch3ck M8te where is that? I wanna skip it..
I’m shaking
I want to give all the people in this movie a hug
i’m confused, so the guy who kissed him is also the guy that bullied him?
TheColleenSingsStuff yes he is
TheColleenSingsStuff Yes. The bully was gay as well, but was petrified of his sexuality, so he took out all his frustration on Phil. Obviously that's not the right thing to do, but remember the bully was scared of being gay because of society's reaction to homosexuality. So the real villain is homophobia.
I ran into that with two friends, two different times. Alone, each was the perfect boyfriend. When we were out in public they were complete idiots. That's a problem with not being completely out. First, in 1996. Second in 2017. The second time, older and wiser, I was like, ummmm no! I never was beaten nor physically abused, though. I can't imagine going through that AND the emotional stuff.
TheColleenSingsStuff denial bro
I know but that was fucked up when he hit him
Wow! Powerful. The first few minutes were a bit confusing for me, but it was a lot to pack into a short film. Powerful story and solid acting all around--especially Adam Donovan as Phil--great job! It's films like this that should be required viewing for all teens. If that happened, I know we'd have to far fewer of these sad stories to tell.
I have so many emotions right now. Incredible how one short film can completely change one's mood. I just wish homophobia didn't exist. Don't ever feel that you are inferior to someone else and don't ever try to make someone feel inferior to you. We are all equal and all deserve respect and love.
I've probably watched this film 10 times this month. Also, Alan Watts is amazing. He is the guy on the radio. Love all of his lessons. Great film!
thanks! I really wanted to now who it was!
I give this a round of applause 👏🏻 this was really good but really heart breaking at the same time
hating someone to the point of beating them to death; bullying someone to the point they want to take their own lives; taking basic human rights to someone just because of their sexual orientation yet using religion to back them up, something that has no real evidence of being real. Society is fucking messed up
Sure did work for Ghengis Kahn's people's survival.
+Loui Furgasson ..you lie..
Chez Jimenez Hate makes ppl ugly
what if it's a pedophile. Do they deserve to die for their sexual orientation ?
princepeterwolf Im so glad he didnt end up dying from that
*Tmw you remember shouting "IM GAY" during class and coming out to everyone in your whole grade and not getting any homophobic comments cuz everyone in school is chill*
Yes
Damn i wish that was me lmao
Kiren Patatastilatas The worst thing coming out of telling people I’m bi is that someone spread a rumor about me dating my best friend. The rumor died within a week though lol
Yeah I'm in an all girls school so tbh it's kind of expected were all chill in our school
hi I am in high school so...I'll get fuuuucked up lol
Kiren Patatastilatas I wish
A movie that needs to be shown in all high schools and middle schools. Great job!!!
they showed this to us in health class in malmesbury secondary school 😀 so it is shown in someschools
I think the biggest take away from this film is how difficult it is for a young person to get the help they need. A teacher spotted every single sign of a child in trouble but the school was only interested in grades and behaviour because that's what makes their reputation.
I struggled a lot in school and thankfully I had a teacher like the one in this film. Things like therapy were never brought up but he would always take time to speak to me and keep an eye on me. I still believe what I endured at school still effects me over a decade later and that's where the true damage is done. My life may be completely different if I wasn't bullied and ashamed of myself
People in 3016 will look back at this and cringe at how stupid society was
Lets hope, but for now we have to deal with stupid society.
Sarunas Kubilius >.
Easy to see why it earned the awards. Well deserved.
that was so touching
6:17 "It kinda just happens.."
larry omfg
omfg I love you
Addie Mae will you marry me? ;3;
Addie Mae *hugs you*
Addie Mae I literally started to fangirl when I heard that
Ikr!!thought about the same thing
I think that this is such an important video to see. I’m a straight teenage boy, and it reminds me that everyone is different and everyone deserves kindness and respect and love. No matter what color, height, sexuality, gender whatever it may be. I think this happens a lot in our world today and I think we need to start letting ourselves see it and jump on it and stop it before someone ends their life. When he had that rope around his neck, I lost it. I started crying. I hope that people will stop bullying, now I know that’s realistic but at least if you’re being bullied please reach out to someone. Tell them. It’s okay to say you’re being hurt. I beg of you if you or someone is reading this and you’re currently being bullied drop a comment to me. Let me know so I can help you, or give you advice. Please don’t end your life!! Something that’s always stuck with me is “it maybe a part of your story but it doesn’t mean it’s the end.” I love that quote so much because I went through junior high being bullied for having long hair and I always sat alone at lunch, no one ever talked to me. I was all alone. I got depressed I didn’t get suicidal but I was really depressed. Then one day someone random person gave me a compliment. And it changed all of me. They shortly after that became one of my best friends and we are still friends to this day. I have given myself a challenge to make a new friend each day. So all I do is say hello to someone or smile or give a compliment and I’ve seen it really makes the other person so happy. Or like when I’m driving home I’ll let someone cut in-front of me cause they’ve been waiting for a while now and so I smile and wave.”In a world where you can be anything… be kind.” That’s a popular quote I really like. Please be safe, be kind stand up for each other. Be a peacemaker. Show people who you are, if you’re gay be proud but be kind, If you’re trans be proud but be kind, if you’re straight be proud but be kind if you’re lgbtq be proud but be kind, if you’re just here living your life be proud but be kind. You can change a life, look to those who are different with an open heart and mind. ❤️
he rejected the bully. they both loved eachother....show how close love and hate trully are.
Yes
*****
im gay and was bullied and molested at 9 yo. so i kind of know what im talking about.
+Lee Victoria my point was self evident. i think they offer remedial reading classes . i cant promise it will help you though. one can not teach common sense.
This is the best short film ever and should be played in middle school and high school. I am loving the great work that was put into this.
What a phenomenal performance by the actor playing Phil in that last scene. I don't know if I've ever seen a more real scene. The subtleties in his face and everything were perfect. So perfect that I'm almost wondering if that part was unscripted and an inspiration for the film in the first place?
Agreed!
I totally agree, that was the most poignant part of the film to me. His acting in that scene was phenomenal.
This is probably the best gay short I’ve ever seen. It’s acted very well, and everything said in it corresponds to the actual truth. Only by loving and embracing who we are we can be free from evil and we can be able to interact in the right way with the world around us
I don't understand y people make fun of LGBT people it pisses me off 😠
Enjoli Stone same here
@Harley Bukin well said
Don't pay no mind To them at all if they say something whoop their ass
And it shall be so
religion
IM GAY and I am proud of myself))who want to be a real very good friend?
GOOD FOR YOU!! NOW HELP OTHER KIDS who are struggling!
@@danamcclelland263 ❤❤❤🙏🙏
Cool ❤️
Hey!!! I'll be so down to be friends!!! I've always wanted a gay friend!! (I'm sorry of that offends you. I mean no harm.)
ADMİU Students i proud you too❤️
So sad, but I'm so happy it ended with him at a support group and not in a coffin. 😭
SAME!!
I've always struggled as a film maker to tackle these sensitive issues in a meaningful way. This was done very well and I believe that any hateful comments can not take away that this film hits home for a lot of people suffering in the world. And those who oppose that these issues exist, have missed the point. It doesn't matter if the teenager in this film is gay, anyone can be targeted and bullied and the reason films like this need to be seen is so bullying can be addressed as an issue for everyone.
I watched the whole thing now and I cried when he told his story and started to tear up. This film was just...poetry. Or something. It was just really touching. To think that this happens in real life is a real eye opener to the darker side of homosexuality. I have a lot of friends who are gay and mostly, they're the best friends in the world. I'd not be the same if I found out that this was going on in their lives. Again, great film.
Who’s watching this in 2020 and started listening to these talks and cried over 5 times in this...
Finally, a serious film AND happy ending! Great job; this really hit me
Y’all are ignorant if you don’t consider this a problem. People are killing themselves because they aren’t able to love who they want. They are getting harassed and hated on.
Straight people don’t get shit like this, they are always congratulated on finding a lover. But gay people? People are disgusted by the fact, and they think that we are being babies. This can lead to depression, self harm, anxiety, and eventually suicide.
nemlo' this is exactly the reason I’m scared on coming out as bi and telling my (I think straight and pretty sure cuz of what he follows on ig) crush that I like him
this video is excellent, the story, the acting and everything in it is so professional and true,
The best gay short film ever. Everytime i watch this film, i'm in tears. Great Work !
This is one of the main reasons I'm keeping my mouth shut and in the closet. My parents like to *say* their supportive. But when I came out as agender, my dad wouldn't stop saying I had to be one or the other. I wasn't allowed to be neither and not care. I had to be his little girl or his son. That hurt, alot. I wore a striped shirt one day, a new one my mom had gotten me, and asked if he could make lesbian jokes. I put headphones in and continued to listen to music. While Pandora was loading, I actually heard him. That also hurt. I don't know if I'm Bisexual or Pansexual, and I've deemed it that I'm too young to tell. I'm only 13 and I'm realising this. Both parents say it's a faze and get mad when I give my side of the story. They won't stop talking about how I'm just following the trends and that I'm just trying to be emo. Also doesn't help that these are the same people that yelled at me for being depressed, and got mad at me for the suicide attempt instead of trying to ask why I did it.
Ignore this entire thing. I'm sorry for wasting your time. Shit, now I'm crying. :(
I really wonder why people think it's important to come out.
It's your day today, Celebrate!
The Jolly Pidgeotto this kid just talked about how invalidated they feel by the fact that their father will not accept them as agender and you reply with this bullshit? im sorry, what exactly is your logic here? it’s 20gayteen man, just get educated. agender means you don’t identify as male or female. usually, they go by they/them pronouns (although im not sure if this is their case. if it isn’t please let me know of your pronouns!) and use unisex names/clothing. it’s a thing, it’s valid, and it’s not a problem that needs to be solved.
furthermore, you are using terms such as ‘disorder’ to describe the gender spectrum, which is kind of really rude and a huge base for transphobia (here, the word is being used as an umbrella towards discrimination based on gender). you also said “diagnosing yourself with [a sexuality” which is actually really homophobic and just implies that sexuality is some sort of illness. it is not. please get informed
Your parents should have your back no matter if you are undecided about who you are or if you are gay,bisexual,lesbian,trans it shouldn’t matter who you are dating as long as you are happy and are excited to wake up every morning they should be proud not try to tear you down because they created you and if you feel that they are shaming you or they can’t accept you for you then you should let go of them because it isn’t ok to have people in your life that aren’t going to accept the fact that you are still you no matter what gender you are or what gender you are dating..
[insert long and serious paragraph about sexuality here]
Proud to be gay ❤️💛💚💙💜
hell yeah. Me too
Same here!
Me too
Me too 😊😊
Same, had to copy those hearts never know when i might need them XD
Majority of bullies that are anti gay or more likely to be GAY themselves, Trust ME!!!
you read too much wattpad there my dude
Firman Nugraha yes I do
Got picked on for supposedly being gay. We moved away. Later I discovered I was in fact gay. As an adult I connected with a friend from where we used to live who also turned out to be gay. I learned from him that a lot of the guys who were attacking me were actually fooling around and experimenting with other guys. I'd say MOST of the homophobic bullies have AT THE VERY LEAST feelings they can't deal with in themselves.
Excuse me...if they gay they gay... don't abuse someone for what they are, love them instead *edit* and I love how they put Alan watts in it
Bullying is cruel and degrading no matter who it is against and whatever provokes it- especially a person's sexuality. How Adam betrayed Phil like that was utterly despicable! Now more than ever, we all need to speak and stand up to bullying in all its forms. Doing nothing only lets crimes go unpunished and makes people feel terrible for being who they are. As a person who was bullied myself- I grew more assertive and stronger knowing I did not have to put up with it and resolved just to be me regardless of what others said or thought of me.
I cried so much... Getting bullied because of your sexuality just makes me so heartbroken and annoyed. Why would you do that?? You are the same species, there is no difference in the color of our blood. We stand together, not apart. When he had his suicide attempt, he thought there was no hope. This hits close to home. This film made shed tears and it truly gave me a taste on our broken society nowadays. We are equal.
There something about gay or lgbt short films that just hits me right in the heart some of the meaning that come from them really are my weaknesses 😥
Same here...
Beautifully done. Adam Donovan should be congratulated for a beautiful, truthful performance. Dominic Haxton has crafted a genuinely touching poetic short film with tremendous resonance. This film - in its understated brilliance can speak directly to an experience shared by so many of us who just don't fit in. They break your legs and then persecute you for limping. Thank you for making this extraordinarily moving film.
I've seen a few comments where people are saying how sad this film is, but that's the point - this isn't just sad, this is the truth that many homosexual teenagers have to go through. Honestly, for both Phil and Adam, I feel sorry for, because Adam couldn't accept himself and so he let it out on the person he liked (and like his good friend), Phil, because Phil accepted himself and all and both he and Adam got hurt in different ways. It's unbelievably tragic, mainly because this happens far too often.
The ending was incredibly bittersweet, and I hope one day that's all this will be for people in the future; bittersweet. Because they will wonder what it was like to live in such a terrible society.
Most excellent short film! I wish there were a full length movie of this.
Wish I was there to protect him. Reminds me of myself when I was his age. Thankfully not bullied as badly as that though.
One of the best movies about struggling with your real identity. The quotes of Alan Watts makes it even more powerful... A true Masterpiece, a must watch.
Marriage, dating, and sexuality is about love. Not gender. Like if u agree. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Not gender, age or species. Love is LOVE no matter what ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
No is about gender and love
:( the fact that so many schools are like this (ignores the problom) makes me sad
it makes one really appreciate if their school doesn't tolerate shit
I'm just gunna stop it after the kiss scene, they fall in love and his teachers love and support him and he lives a fulfilling life with his partner and they adopt two African babies. :)
JackconReecetV ha ever see a dead body
The end of your sentence, dying haha 😂😂
Cuuute
JackconReecetV I wish
JackconReecetV if only...