Angela discusses the film she made titled, “Rocksugar” and it is about a young girl being bullied due to not conforming. She shares how there seems to be a pecking order in our society and wonders about the reasons why.
Trailer available - www.rocksugarmovie.com
Angela How is an alumna of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television. Her films have played in many festivals, including the Stockholm International Film Festival, Torino Film Festival, Short Shorts Asia, and at the United Nations. She was also a past Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. Angela How's film 'BULLIED' has been picked up by Gravitas Ventures for digital distribution in N. America/world, releasing on 1st June 2021. An 80 min film, 'Bullied' tells the tale of 12-year-old Charlotte who, despite her best efforts to stand up for herself, continues to be tormented by Brenda the bully. When attacked in the park late one night, Charlotte fights back hard, knocking Brenda to the ground. The bully falls, hits her head, and stops moving. Charlotte is suddenly in crisis mode - she must now hide the body, or face the consequences of her action. It's a psychological thriller about children and a cautionary tale to the bully. It advocates antibullying, and the empowerment of young girls. The film also features a majority female cast and a predominantly Asian Australian main cast, including incredible performances from Jacinta Klassen as Charlotte and Lulu Fitz as Brenda. Bullied also addresses the wider issue of Asian hate crime which has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic.
