I remember being shown this movie in 4th or 5th grade in the mid 70's. I remember several in the class breaking down in tears but the reaction of some in our class was equally telling. Those were the kids that joked and actually laughed during the tragic scene in the movie. That is no lie. The movie stunned me and sickened my stomach. Exactly what the movie was trying to convey was being exhibit in real-time in front of me by some of my peers. You could say that those that laughed nervously and joked were afraid of showing their true emotion at the poignant content. For some however, they were showing their true feelings. They were the ones responsible for the harsh treatment, bullying and teasing that went on at our school. There were adults who turned their heads and ignored it. I knew well enough to stay away from the really bad ones. Years later, one of the bad seeds that I knew from that time in elementary school went on to become a convicted murderer.
Some are so hardened, even by 4th or 5th grade that they have no compassion, no soul. It is sad.......
Some are so hardened, even by 4th or 5th grade that they have no compassion, no soul. It is sad.......