Apples and Oranges
2003
17 min
Coming soon
This short documentary with interspersed animated vignettes is designed to raise children's awareness of the harmful effects of homophobia and gender-related bullying. In the course of a lively in-class discussion, children's paintings magically dissolve into two short animated stories. In Anta's Revenge, Anta finds out that creativity, not revenge, is the best way to deal with a school bully. Defying Gravity tells the story of two skateboarders whose friendship is tested when one of them finds out the other is gay. The animated stories in this video will help elementary school students explore name calling and bullying. The video can …
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This short documentary with interspersed animated vignettes is designed to raise children's awareness of the harmful effects of homophobia and gender-related bullying. In the course of a lively in-class discussion, children's paintings magically dissolve into two short animated stories. In Anta's Revenge, Anta finds out that creativity, not revenge, is the best way to deal with a school bully. Defying Gravity tells the story of two skateboarders whose friendship is tested when one of them finds out the other is gay. The animated stories in this video will help elementary school students explore name calling and bullying. The video can assist children aged 8-12 in learning about families, differences and respect.
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directorLynne Fernie
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participantDouglas StewartTina Weinberg
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voiceJuan ChioranHisani ClarkeEmily HampshireMegan FahlenbockCara PifkoJanet BaileyPearl RichmanAlbert ChungBill HoustonCliff CardinalDan Petronijevic
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casting directorGail Carr
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editorCathy Gulkin
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additional editingÉric Ruel
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assistant editorNada Yassir
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cinematographerKim Derko
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second cameraRicardo Diaz
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camera assistantAndy JekabsonsJesse Rosensweet
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sound recordingJustine Pimlott
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additional sound recordingPeter Sawade
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production managerGreg Bolton
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art directorJulie Eknes
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educational consultantMargot Francis
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assistant to the directorAllyson Mitchell
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production assistantPasha McKenleyMelanie AguilaAlexandre Oktan
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writerLynne FernieLaura Kosterski
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story consultantLaura Kosterski
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animation supervisorAndrew Reid
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storyboardIriz Pääbo
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backgroundsIriz Pääbo
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character designIriz Pääbo
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modelingIriz Pääbo
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animatorRay CicinNelson CostaMiguel CuraGang HuangIriz PääboAndrew ReidJun RenBarry SandersAlex Uvarov
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character setupDylan McIsaacBernard LorenzoLukasz Pazera
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digital compositingAndrew Reid
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digital imaging specialistPierre PlouffeSusan Gourley
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digital input and outputJean-Marc Brosseau
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animation editorPhyllis Lewis
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original music composerLorraine Segato
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original music composer - collaborationJono Grant
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musicianRachel MelasJennifer GilmorJono GrantConny NoweLorraine Segato
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singerHisani Clarke
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musicLorraine Segato
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lyricsLynne FernieLorraine Segato
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voice recordingSpence Thomas Audio PostWellesley Sound Studios Inc.Victory Drive Recording
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music recordingSpence Thomas Audio PostWellesley Sound Studios Inc.Victory Drive Recording
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sound editorTony Reed
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foley artistKarla BaumgardnerElana Medicoff
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foley recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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title designGaspard Gaudreau
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on-line technicianSylvain DesbiensDenis PilonDenis Gathelier
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re-recordingSerge BoivinJean Paul Vialard
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studio administratorGisèle GuilbaultAndrée LachapelleElaine Largie
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technical coordinatorRichard Lesage
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executive producerDavid VerrallSally Bochner
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producerTamara Lynch
Education
Ages 8 to 12
Study Guide - Guide 1
Diversity - Diversity in Communities
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
Health/Personal Development - Sexuality
Warnings: Students review homophobic language such fag, gaylord, dike.
This film follows a series of in-class discussions and activities to raise awareness about homophobia. There are also animated stories within the film to emphasize the anti-homophobia message. Students can discuss how the animated characters feel about the bullying they are experiencing and the strategies that the characters try. Students can respond to the film with art, story writing or presentations about bullying prevention.
