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Skins meets Glee when a last chance dance class becomes a therapeutic encounter between adolescents struggling with their ideas about sexuality and adulthood in a very British comedy, made with the support of gay, lesbian and bisexual charity, Stonewall.
Karmel likes make-up and trendy clothes, yet she also likes girls. Does she need to fit the lesbian stereotype? Ryan is one of the lads. Computer games, beer and bullying is the name of his game, yet a secret crush on fellow pupil Tegs threatens to blow his cover. Isaac, meanwhile, uses muscles and a hot head to threaten his schoolmates with violence should they display a gay attitude in his vicinity. It is down to loud and proud drama teacher Loris and his pink leotard to show these kids that they share a lot more in common than they first thought.
FIT is the feature film adaptation of Stonewall s highly successful play for schools aimed at tackling homophobic bullying, seen by more than 20,000 students around the UK.
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A kind of gritty take on the shiny E4 drama Glee --The Times
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
FIT is a joint collaboration between numerous agencies and key figures(most notably, Rikki Beadle-Blair and Stonewall) who are campaigning for school children to understand more about same-sex relationships and homophobic bullying. As a teacher, I find this resource to be excellent - information is presented factually and in a balanced way, the story of FIT appeals to all children of secondary school age and could be used extremely effectively to help staff understand more about dealing with incidents of homophobic bullying.
As a primary practitioner, I cannot wait for a similar DVD to be made that is suitable for my primary aged pupiils.
A really fantastic resource :)
As a primary practitioner, I cannot wait for a similar DVD to be made that is suitable for my primary aged pupiils.
A really fantastic resource :)
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I'm not sure what evidence the last reviewer had about the films appeal to the target audience, but I can assure you that, having had the pleasure of watching the film with many young people - aged 13-16, I can tell you that they've been totally engrossed with the film and found the characters totally believable. Sure, most of the actors are a tadge over their characters ages, but surely that is what acting is about! Having seen many of Rikki's other films, I do accept that the issues are tackled in a more low key manner. However, this is a necessity if the film is to reach the widest possible audience and help tackle the scurge of homophobia. I would struggle to show Metrosexuality to a class of young people. Back to the film. Yes, there are stereotypes, but these serve to highlight to young people their own stereotypical views, and they work, young people get it. There's some great acting by a number of rising stars,catchy music and script full of humour. Yes, there is a message to get across, but it comes across in a natural non intrusive way.
So, my advice, buy it, enjoy it, and spread the word. Can't wait for Fit 2 [hopefully!]
So, my advice, buy it, enjoy it, and spread the word. Can't wait for Fit 2 [hopefully!]
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
...rhythmically.
A sum of very interesting characters who brake stereotypes as reveal themselves with bravery and style.
This is both a truly great film (as a film) and a powerful piece of education also (as it was created as such)
Placed in London, with the accents and all, it inspired me to like both myself and my world more
A sum of very interesting characters who brake stereotypes as reveal themselves with bravery and style.
This is both a truly great film (as a film) and a powerful piece of education also (as it was created as such)
Placed in London, with the accents and all, it inspired me to like both myself and my world more
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Educational film!
I don't know why the summary and the reviews keep comparing this film to Glee, it is nothing of the kind! Read more
Published 4 months ago by omgbelle
A Good Educational Product
I think this is an excellent film as an educational product. However it is perhaps not so good simply judged as entertainment.
Published 5 months ago by Gay Londoner
Awesome Film
I loved this film we watched some of it at 6th form and i loved it and had to buy it. Produced with stonewall it features the LGBT community and shows that just becuase someone is... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James
RECOMMENDED FAMILY VIEWING
Can't recommend this DVD enough. Brilliant. An ideal film to watch with young people and then have a discussion as a family or with friends.
Published 12 months ago by monicaB
Worthy curate's egg - but 10 out of 10 for effort
Nobody should imagine this is a perfect product. Making films with credible teenagers has defeated almost all film-makers. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dan Filson
An amazing Film- review by a young person
I'm a sixth form student (16), and I can't say enough about this film, it has created a storm of love in my college after we watched it, there are so many positive messages to take... Read more
Published 17 months ago by The Walkers
LOVE IT
love this film, can't even begin to say how proud i am to finally see a film that tackles the important issue of homophobia in school. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jack Templeton
HUGELY IMPORTANT
I can't believe it has taken this long to have a film of this significance. i can't stress how important a film like this is, and so wonderful to know every school in the UK will... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Henry Fields
Oh dear!
Reading the reviews already here, I despair if those teaching kids really think that this is the way to promote discussion on homophobic bullying. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Shane Brown
FIT- Tackling homophobic bullying
This is a raw doc/movie based on a group of London teenagers who are exploring their sexuality. It looks at all angles that LGBT people experience in their own way and really looks... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. K. L. Robertson
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