Abusive Parental Guidance Suggested
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September 10, 2008
September 10, 2008
Made in college, this footage was originally shot to be the opening of a horror film. But when the project fell apart, I slapped on some titles and twisted it into this mock-PSA. It actually became an award winner, and has played all over the country.
28 Comments, Comment or Ping
tiff
oh. my. gosh. this message is so strong. i love it.
Sep 28th, 2008
HEIUPAU
o.k., this shows how one thing leads to the other, very scary true
Oct 3rd, 2008
REALITYBITES
Tragically vindicating and very disturbing.
Jan 4th, 2009
Roger
I am disgusted at this video…no matter where it came from
Feb 4th, 2009
kyler
wow disturbing and that lawn mower had hydrolics lol
Feb 4th, 2009
BOOPDEBOP
This is a video you should keep to yourself. Its very disturbing.
Feb 4th, 2009
wut
I think it’s quite odd that someone would ask for this video not to be shared. It makes a good point, very strongly. I understand it is meant as a comedy, but you are seeing a logical reaction. Most people will become afraid, but some do turn on their authorities when backed into a wall. This kid did what made sense in his position, he had no reason to have love for the ones who raised him, being treated like that.
Feb 5th, 2009
Liz
This is great. There should be a part two.
Feb 5th, 2009
Alice
This is powerful!
Feb 6th, 2009
me
very scary, good messsage!
Feb 8th, 2009
Andrew
Is it wrong that I laughed like a little girl at this? Even think of making the original film?
Mar 7th, 2009
alex
the ending is really weird..
i expected the kid to run away.
it’s great (:
Mar 8th, 2009
Rachel
I don’t really think it’s much of a comedy but it is a great video regardless. People shouldn’t be asking you to keep it to yourself it’s their choice whether they watch it or not. It’s really sad that this could actually happen
Mar 10th, 2009
greece watcher
kind of disturbing but it sends a message. im a producer myself so i applaud your idea. its very out-there. in a good way.
Mar 15th, 2009
Kevin
Wow. Now when anybody i know disciplines they’re child physically then i’ll show them this video. XD Well anyway good video, a lil disturbing but very true!
Apr 4th, 2009
Larry
haha lol
Apr 14th, 2009
Tetiana
Read the facts in the world about child abuse….It is very sad…. And it happens more and more often….. How could someone say “keep it…” They mean : no video – no problem? weird….
Apr 14th, 2009
Yukimaru, Asian Terrorist
Wow…just wow. This is a really well done video…not as funny as your other vids, but still. Nice message btw.
Apr 14th, 2009
Michelle Kuo
Haha oh goodness, strong message but I think the lawn mower took it a bit too far for me.. Oh, that child was a really good actor!
May 21st, 2009
Ityoko
I think the beginning it’s brilliant. So emocional that gets you under the kid’s skin so purely. To me the most dramatical part comes when thinking about the mather’s reaction who’s somehow trying to stop situation; how the kid must be thinking of all that (’cause of course he is a kid, he doesn’t understand) and suddlenly he throws the ball at his father’s head. That is so relieving. Somehow I would have loved the story to have a better peacefull and rational ending but of course it is a Parental behaviors gide :D maybe that is the only way that kinda people understand.
I have loved it but kids! there is another way believe me!!
May 22nd, 2009
Jess
This is a disturbing video, but not in a way that makes you think, not in a gratuitous way. The best art evokes a strong emotion, and this video has for everyone commenting.
Jun 17th, 2009
Buffy
Quite scary and disturbing. Has this happened in real life? Possibly…
Jun 20th, 2009
Camille
Wowzers, it sends a strong message. But a lil’ disturbing.
Jul 31st, 2009
ciara
i absolutely loved this!
it was hilarious yet scary yet a good message lol.
bravo!
Aug 7th, 2009
Chanel Marie
We were disciplined in that way too, but we did not turn out like the boy in the video. I liked the way you conveyed your message, although the ending is quite disturbing. I still like it though!
Oct 8th, 2009
Melody-Roze
The disturbing and scary sometimes truth. It’s good, and your message has been sent out strongly.
Don’t abuse your child.
Oct 26th, 2009
Adkins
LMAO!! Amazing
Nov 17th, 2009
wrongmamma
This brought back painful, frightening memories of my childhood and what I later did to my own kids, may they forgive me…Children may be ‘resilient’, but they still get hurt by words, and words can shape a life, positively or negatively. I did not see any comedy in this at all. It is the pure painful truth of what does happen to kids around the world.
Great video!
Feb 20th, 2010
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