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“This film has tremendous value as a tool of education, awareness, and prevention related to suicide among LGBTQ
youth. Whispers of Life should be a resource in schools of all levels, community settings, and in health-related programs
aimed to promote education about sexual and gender diversity.”- Treena Orchard, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western
University

WHISPERS OF LIFE

Grades 7-Adult 2013 11 min CC Turbid Lake Pictures
Whispers of Life, a new Canadian award-winning production, is inspired by the onslaught of publicized gay, teen suicides. This
short film works as an artistic intervention to challenge the societal taboo of suicide, the pervasive and damaging effects of anti-gay
bullying and the fact that these issues are not discussed openly.

In this magical story about the interdependence of imagination and survival, Tom, a gay teenager, is threatened by a bully’s
homophobic words. As Tom sits with angst on his park bench, a stranger named Charles suddenly appears next to him. Charles
strikes up a conversation with Tom that forever alters the course of his future and life.
#TLP000-SE15 $129.95: DVD + PDF guide.

OFFSIDE: EMBRACING OUR GAY CHILDREN: COMING OUT: WHAT EVERY TEEN (GAY

W5 AND STRAIGHT) NEEDS TO KNOW
Association for Library Service to Children: Notable
Grades 7-12 2013 25 min CTV Children’s Video
With statistics showing that one in three gay youth attempt suicide,
W5’s “OFFSIDE” illustrates the critical need for support from Grades 7-12 2014 20 min CC Human Relations Media
family and friends for gay teens. Ottawa teen Scott Heggart is a This sensitive, informative video offers revealing portraits
typical hockey jock. At 6’4” with a tough athletic build, he grew up of real LGBT kids who have come out in schools across the
competitive, confident, and outgoing. He also knew at an early age country, as well as their straight allies and their teachers
that he was gay. Fearing rejection from his family and teammates, who have dealt with this issue. The program focuses on
Heggert instead turned to the online community for support. the psychological and legal issues of bullying and sexual
Scott Heggart’s struggle to reveal his homosexuality to his family, harassment and stresses the importance of creating a safe,
friends, and hockey teammates put him in a life or death situation. tolerant environment for all students, regardless of one’s
With the help of his supportive family and online community, own personal beliefs or feelings.
Scott came out in a YouTube video, inspiring those still in need of #600540-SE15 $189: includes DVD, teacher’s resource book,
support. student handouts with pre/post tests in digital format.
Streaming Rights (3 year term): Single School – K-12:
Includes bonus segment with W5’s Kevin Newman: $283.50

Kevin Newman talks about his own experiences with his son’s
coming-out process, as well as Scott’s role as an equal rights
crusader.
#CTV582-SE15 $129.95: DVD
Streaming Rights (3 year term): Single School – K-12: $195

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