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This film will empower our youth to engage in peaceful, respectful, relationships, free of bullying. --Anna Arnold - International Bullying Prevention President
A must-see for every parent and educator. --Dr. John Barge, Superintendent of Schools - State of Georgia
A must-see for every parent and educator. --Dr. John Barge, Superintendent of Schools - State of Georgia
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Inspired by a true story, overweight outsider Jimmy Winterpock is subjected to cruel bullying from his high school classmates. Outside the comfort of his family, going to school or playing sports proves to be a humiliating experience. Despite the teasing and torment, Jimmy manages to focus on his goals in life: to lose weight and win over the girl of his dreams.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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Obesity is something I am extremely sensitive about. Growing up with overweight parents my mother was extremely overweight and my dad yoyo'd all the time. My sister grew up hearing all the horrible names and sayings kids say to kids who are different than them. She is now a very comfortable, confident, overweight woman but as children, it hurt me to hear the kids say such terrible things to her. I completely empathize with Jimmy.
Jimmy is a sweet faced boy starting a new school who is teased by not only the kids in school but by his own sister. My heart hurt watching him teased in the locker room by the other boys. School is hard enough but so many children are never taught how to be accepting of others.
Even the adults in the movies, like the teachers and parents of friends are just plain rude and mean. Which is just disgraceful but very real. My sister no longer speaks with my grandmother because so many never realize that their words effect people.
One of Jimmy's teachers gives an assignment about keeping a journal which becomes the narrative basis of the movie. We get to hear Jimmy's thoughts throughout the movie about his real feelings.
It broke my heart watching Jimmy struggle with his feelings and his emotions. If nothing else, I would hope a movie like this would show kids how NOT to treat others.
After his doctor tells him he is only 14 and 188 pounds that he is a little overweight. Jimmy tells the doctor about the students and teachers making fun of him and the he doctor explains to him that if he doesn't lose weight teasing will be the least of his problems.
Jimmy starts a weight loss plan on his own with a goal. He starts running and eating better.
My favorite parts of the movie are how supportive and encouraging his parents are. His father running with him and his mother meeting him at the end of his runs. Very cute! Everyone needs support.
While the message of this movie is about bullying and the affect it has on others, there was so much more to it. All of the young characters have flaws. One girl is a cutter, the popular kid has trouble in school, Jimmy's best friend Paul has an alcoholic father who ignores him. Underneath we all have problems that make us weak, that hurt our hearts, that make us different, but if we learn to accept others differences and not see them as faults we will all be better off.
Jimmy has a lot to deal with but thanks to the love of his parents, friends and even an ex bully he comes out on top in the long run.
Positives of the movie:
Parents who are there for their kids
Families who go to church together
Friendship
Perseverance
Will power
Commitment
Journaling
Learning acceptance
The young actors in this movie do an incredible job especially by Christopher Rivera!
Obesity is something I am extremely sensitive about. Growing up with overweight parents my mother was extremely overweight and my dad yoyo'd all the time. My sister grew up hearing all the horrible names and sayings kids say to kids who are different than them. She is now a very comfortable, confident, overweight woman but as children, it hurt me to hear the kids say such terrible things to her. I completely empathize with Jimmy.
Jimmy is a sweet faced boy starting a new school who is teased by not only the kids in school but by his own sister. My heart hurt watching him teased in the locker room by the other boys. School is hard enough but so many children are never taught how to be accepting of others.
Even the adults in the movies, like the teachers and parents of friends are just plain rude and mean. Which is just disgraceful but very real. My sister no longer speaks with my grandmother because so many never realize that their words effect people.
One of Jimmy's teachers gives an assignment about keeping a journal which becomes the narrative basis of the movie. We get to hear Jimmy's thoughts throughout the movie about his real feelings.
It broke my heart watching Jimmy struggle with his feelings and his emotions. If nothing else, I would hope a movie like this would show kids how NOT to treat others.
After his doctor tells him he is only 14 and 188 pounds that he is a little overweight. Jimmy tells the doctor about the students and teachers making fun of him and the he doctor explains to him that if he doesn't lose weight teasing will be the least of his problems.
Jimmy starts a weight loss plan on his own with a goal. He starts running and eating better.
My favorite parts of the movie are how supportive and encouraging his parents are. His father running with him and his mother meeting him at the end of his runs. Very cute! Everyone needs support.
While the message of this movie is about bullying and the affect it has on others, there was so much more to it. All of the young characters have flaws. One girl is a cutter, the popular kid has trouble in school, Jimmy's best friend Paul has an alcoholic father who ignores him. Underneath we all have problems that make us weak, that hurt our hearts, that make us different, but if we learn to accept others differences and not see them as faults we will all be better off.
Jimmy has a lot to deal with but thanks to the love of his parents, friends and even an ex bully he comes out on top in the long run.
Positives of the movie:
Parents who are there for their kids
Families who go to church together
Friendship
Perseverance
Will power
Commitment
Journaling
Learning acceptance
The young actors in this movie do an incredible job especially by Christopher Rivera!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this movie the other day and cried. It's hard enough for kids to enter high school but when they stick out for some reason it's even harder. I just fell in love with Jimmy and his drive to make things better for himself. I loved this movie!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a must-see movie on the subject of school bullying and the feelings that teenagers have to deal with on the subject of obesity and bullying. But it's much more than just a movie about bullying. It is also a movie about character and the difficulty in making life changing decisions during those difficult teen years. It is an honest portrayal of the feelings that many of us, including teens, go through during high school years and even before and beyond.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie
Good movie - enjoyed it - worth watching, good acting, good but not great. Movie was about three characters who were suffering different issues.
Published 2 months ago by Byron
5.0 out of 5 stars
This movie far exceeded my expectations and was a delightful date...
I've been super pleased lately at how many family friendly, moral movies are coming out. As I've mentioned before many times they have lower budgets, and because of this do come... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicole R. Elliott
4.0 out of 5 stars
After School Special
This movie was cute, and probably pretty good for a young teenager to watch to gain insight on bullying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tabitha McCloud
3.0 out of 5 stars
Teenages will probably be more interested in the movie than the book
Teens would rather watch a movie but the book gives more indepth view of the suffering of bullied kids. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Norma Conklin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great writing themes
I used this film for writing in summer school this year. I taught a group of girls ages 14-17. I love to find books and movies my students, who are adjudicated delinquents,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Joyce Krznaric
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fat Boy Chronicles
Excellent video. Realistic. Helps someone experience bullying from the victim's point of view. It also promotes hard work and commitment and self satisfaction.
Published 8 months ago by Christy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie about Perserverance as a Teenager or Any Ager
This terrific movie tells the story of an overweight high school freshman, Jimmy Winterpock, who finally makes the decision to lose weight after relentless bullying. Read more
Published 12 months ago by a reader
3.0 out of 5 stars
Predictable and Unpredictable at the same time
As a formerly obese person with a daughter who has been bullied many times, I was drawn to the apparent theme of this movie. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Professor Challenger
5.0 out of 5 stars
A film all parents should take time out to watch with their children.
This film really gave my son and I some bonding time. When I asked him to watch the film with me he thought it was a comedy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Autumn Blues Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Misleading description....
A true story or based on one doesn't mean it's gonna be good. He doesn't lose the weight for the "girl of his dreams" and she's not even out of his reach. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rpg_Guy
