What Do You Think About... Being Different

1957

9 min

English

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This short film from the late 1950s looks at peer pressure among adolescents, using the example of a 13-year-old boy who collects butterflies. While the boy adores his passion, his friends laugh at him, making him question whether he should pursue his interest or conform to fit in with the crowd.

Status
Released
Production
ONF | NFB

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Top Crew

Julia Murphy · Director

John Spotton · Cinematographer

Victor Jobin · Editor

Nicholas Balla · Producer

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