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Reviews

Thank God! Somonee with brains speaks!

Rose  |  May 28, 2011

Really well done. Raw topic...Good portrayal of modern day cell phone life and the students that use them. Good acting, good message...use a condom! Good luck Ben and all

pat moran  |  November 06, 2008

very good movie.hope you guys win..keep up the good work... a fellow supportor

millie  |  November 03, 2008

It was Awesome

Lawanda Greene/ Zak Foster  |  October 30, 2008

Ms. Antoine gave a wonderful performance. She had a natural, fluid style and achieved an onscreen presence that grounded the film and provided a counterbalance to its comedic moments. Mr. Mendola's editing skills were in clear evidence. The quick cuts, rhythm and overall composition made for an engaging, effortless viewing experience and mirrored the energy of the cast. Mendola also continues to establish himself as a versatile cameo actor.

Matthew Mendola  |  October 25, 2008

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I thought it was realistic, it didn't feel like the kids were acting and the situation was presented realistically without moralizing and pushing a position on anyone, but showing how incredibly difficult this situation is for everyone involved. The sound on my computer made it a little difficult to hear in parts but I thought for high school kids the material was handled in an excellent way. Very well done.

Carol Valoris  |  October 22, 2008

great editing, i loved the way the film was shot, the angles and versatility of location and i especially liked how the theme was consitent and presented.

Crystal  |  October 20, 2008

Like the topic. But i think music kind of took away from the seriousness.

daniel  |  October 20, 2008

I think the film does a good job of making kids aware of their options, and the fact that condoms are available in schools. I also think some light is shed upon the realities of teen relationships. nice work.

Crystal Belle  |  October 19, 2008

A great presentation on a much needed subject.

C.E. English-El  |  October 19, 2008

Ghetto but Amni & John made it verrrryyy cool :) Yeah, the whole "Use condoms" part is... good? Yes... it is. Mr. Mendola has a very funny face :) And uh... abortions are bad... says Allah. "Your hair dont look better than mine" :D

Irma  |  October 18, 2008

great acting and message. I would have liked to see what the students decide to do.

Suz  |  October 18, 2008

Excellent! Very realistic and pertinent to students' lives.

Manju Hertzig  |  October 18, 2008

Wow! Great cinema verite! As a photojournalist who has worked with video, I was impressed with the pacing, interesting camera angles and mood. Best of all was the superb acting, particularly by the two leads. Very convincing. Missed some dialogue in a few spots due to audio problems, but it was in keeping with the raw quality of the film. What a powerful tool for these kids to open a window to their world. How about a sequel????

Cloe Poisson  |  October 18, 2008

Great job of showing reality up close and personal. I especially like the use of free condoms and "it's a life" Keep up the good work

Pamela  |  October 17, 2008

well enacted . and a must see for all teenagers

Sudha Sivakumar  |  October 17, 2008

I thought it was very authentic - very well done from the 10th grade point of view. I might have cut down the hallway hater scene a bit -although it was believable it went on too long. NIce camera work throughout, I am guessing that equipment was limited otherwise better exposures would have helped enrich the visuals and could have been used for some added emotional effect. Overall very well executed for high school sophmores. I got a good feeling for the community of students, and when it was over I wanted to see them again, and find out how they handled their predicament. Good work.

Mary Sloane  |  October 17, 2008

Excellent!!!! I am a sixth grade social studies teacher, and I can't wait to share this with my students. It was so accurate, and timely. There are so many issues imbedded in the film beside teen pregnancy. All 6-12 grade students should be required to see it.

Ms. Martin  |  October 17, 2008

Totally smart and impressive film! Good luck, tamara.

carrie g  |  October 17, 2008

Nice job! I really liked that the free condoms were mentioned several times- hopefully that will stick in peoples' heads so more students don't find themselves in this situation.

Ethan  |  October 16, 2008

impressively detailed acting paired with a well edited story equals a super film.

sasha  |  October 16, 2008

Highly thought-provoking and well-crafted short. The main actors do a terrific job dramatizing the ambivalence and complexity of the issue. Well done!

Scott Spivak  |  October 16, 2008

i loved da part whe ever saw that she was with child

Aaron  |  October 16, 2008

great film. they did a very good job with it.

Lilly  |  October 16, 2008

Very well done. Loved the dialogue. Film maker tackled a touchy subject with a lot of grace and realness. Is the best score 1 or 5? I vote for the highest rating on this one. Billie Parker Executive Producer Visa Inc.

Billie Parker  |  October 16, 2008

Interesting to see how differently girls/boys react to the situation.

Betsy  |  October 16, 2008

Great peek into the world of young people today. Really good acting and I love the music.

Elizabeth  |  October 16, 2008

Impressive, well-executed. Great job!

Skye Felton  |  October 16, 2008

expressive and vital. very well edited and crafted. it felt honest. i think it told the story exceptionally well .

johnnie chace  |  October 16, 2008

An excellent meditation on the lives of teens.

Devon  |  October 16, 2008

powerful, poignant, and very real.

buff Chace  |  October 16, 2008

A poignant vignette about an urgent issue facing so many young people today -- Honest, humanizing, and real to the core. Well done!

christina  |  October 16, 2008

well acted story. needed some technical things like tripods. and the f-bomb wasn't necessary, especially as many times as it was there.

Dennis Kane  |  October 15, 2008

yo son this movie is mad hot yo... that chick in the scene with the teacher and that fly lookin homie in the hot coat was really hot and a banging actress son but on the real this movie is really hot it deals with a serious situation but in a funny way this movie is both enteraining and educational btw the nurse is also a good actress :p son

Amni  |  October 15, 2008

Awesome short! Funny and real, great way to deal with a real-life situation too many young folks deal with. Very well acted and edited, and the music really worked. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more!

b satz  |  October 15, 2008

Very real. It kept my attention. I would like to see a part 2.

Angela  |  October 15, 2008

This is a great student film. It's real-life gritty and the acting is very good. I really liked the counterpoint of the groups of girls/groups of boys playing off of each other. Excellent job!

jan betz  |  October 15, 2008

This film speaks so truthfully. I love its use of humor to tackle a serious scenario. It's funny without being insensitive. Congratulations to the cast and crew!

Cristina Chapman  |  October 15, 2008

I love it! It's so true to life!

NICOLE JONES  |  October 15, 2008

a very insightful and moving film. the writing, acting, and production eloquently present this very important issue in a way that is powerful for both teens and adults. an enthusiastic 5!

terri  |  October 15, 2008

good reflection of what a significant percentage of kids have to face!

alex  |  October 13, 2008

Very well edited and put together, real life situation. Great Job! Is there a part two?

Antonia  |  October 13, 2008

This is a very powerful film which clearly humanizes very difficult choices that must be made by the protaganits. The acting is subperb and the music is terrific. Well done!

Tim Walsh  |  October 12, 2008

Addressing this topic early is so important to young teenagers. It's a sticky topic that needs to be more commonly discussed.

Angie Lau  |  October 11, 2008

I am always proud of BCAMs students--very talented and diligent. They did an excellent job putting this together- these are all very real topics and very real responses from both sides, the haters and the supporters. BCAM stand up!

Flynn  |  October 09, 2008

Hilarious film with an amazing message behind it. As a teen, I can definitely relate to this film.

charnika  |  October 08, 2008

Super! Great acting and powerful subject matter.

Lindsay J  |  October 06, 2008

This is a great depiction of why we should not cut Sex education in schools. Also shows the importance of support if a teen does face such an issue.

Stefan  |  October 06, 2008

This is a wonderful effort ... but it seems to leave the hard questiohs virtually entirely un-addressed? If time was a serious constraint ... perhaps somewhat less time divoted to the reactions of all the kids would have allowed some more time to see how the young couple dealt with the serious issues before them? Also ... I understand how challenging it must be to record sound in the 'hard' environment of a school ... but it was very hard to understand much of the dialogue. All in all a wonderful effort by a very creative group of young adults ... keep learning and stretching!

Campbell Yaw  |  October 05, 2008

Fine job of painting a very realistic picture of what happens when .... Portrayal by students about students for students, including verbal and non-verbal language and behaviors brings the message home to hopefully impact on "statistics" in positive ways.

Dr. Bob Nathanson  |  October 05, 2008

Excellent film and great acting.

Leah  |  October 05, 2008

This short view was an amazing dipiction of how teen today are dealng with issues such as pregnancy, safe sex, and choice. The video could not be any more real...

Mireille Menard  |  October 05, 2008

Pretty good story, but typical! Characters are believable and the cast was awesome. lets see some movies about kids goin to college and tryin to make the grade or something! enough of the pregnancy theme!

Cristina  |  October 04, 2008

excellent film--serious and realistic, but also very funny.

mistergreer  |  October 04, 2008

That was cool guys, but you need to do a sequel!!!

Daphney  |  October 04, 2008

This was a great movie to watch. I am happy to see you all put your talents to good use.

Ms. Charles-Pierre  |  October 04, 2008

Great short! Really well put together and compelling.

Elan Mehler  |  October 04, 2008

incredible message from the youth. it is thought provoking and bring up many issues, options AND resources that our kids need to be reminded of. excelent work and great acting!

noel  |  October 04, 2008

Great Job BCAM students...Very well done...

Kamel Exantus  |  October 03, 2008

"Another Statistic" is a great film overall. Although there are some shaky movements with the camera at time. The editing, script and characters all make up for it. Great for teenagers or adults.

John  |  October 03, 2008

well done all around. especially liked the storytelling through texting.

matthew Wexler  |  October 03, 2008

I was totally into it. I really didn't know what to expect as I started watching but then I couldn't turn away. Great acting kept it very real. Good tension and pace. Liked the music.

Ephraim Weisstein  |  October 03, 2008

great ending, very real thru out.

Jason  |  October 03, 2008

This well crafted student film takes on a hot button issue with intelligence, humor and honesty.

Susan Finley  |  October 03, 2008

the movie was excellent and its life relating. The movie captures you once you see the first part. Its very funny also.

jazmine Knox  |  October 02, 2008

this was the best high school movie ever. there should be another one with me in it.

rahdell  |  October 02, 2008

I THINK THIS MOVIE HAS A POSITIVE MESSAGE AND ALOT OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND OLDER PEOPLE CAN RELATE TO IT .....

shareema patterson  |  October 02, 2008

The film was directed superbly by young filmakers, impressive.

Crystal Diaz  |  October 02, 2008

Great!! i loved the storyline and i think it goods teens are aware

Jasmine bree  |  October 02, 2008

honestly this movie is good. I mean for just regular highschool students it is good.!!!! Bon qui qui is sooooooooo ghetto, lolz. she is crazy, but everybodu has a friend lke that. i really want to see the next one, or join. dis is hot!!

sammie rich  |  October 02, 2008

The leading actors was funny like Papa etc. the mimi- film was beautifully plotted and I found it interesting that everybody found out Anasatsi was pregnant by text and e-mail;

Janene Wardley  |  October 02, 2008

The lead male actor was so funny[laughing]. Its a good movie it really examines the life of an expecting pregnant teen.

Janessa Kovacs  |  October 02, 2008

i love the Bon qui qui character & lafquita

Dominique Anderson  |  October 02, 2008

it was a real good example of a statistic because many teens are going through this and this movie also could let teens learn before they make a very bad decision

warren  |  October 02, 2008

i think it was a good video and it really depicts real lives and the video doesnt seem like a stereotype. it seems real and the music is POPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trasaya Cyrus  |  October 02, 2008

I thought that the movie was impressive. I like how they discussed real events that occurs in a teenage life. The only thing that could be changed was the amount of cursing because the adults and viewers lose the main purpose of the movie with the cursing and violent language.

Moses Lewis III  |  October 02, 2008

Entertaining look at real issues

Luis Manriquez  |  October 01, 2008

I can say with confidence that throughout my semester in video production I didn't see any student work that approached this level of maturity.

Sean Gordon-Loebl  |  October 01, 2008

I loved the movie. I liked how it was able to be humorous and serious at the same time. The acting was awesome!

Judith Loebl  |  October 01, 2008

great film. engaging performances by all.

evan  |  September 30, 2008

Very authentic look at the teen pregnancy problem that affects youth in big cities. The short was very clever in the way it showed how teens use technology to spread information very quickly.

Jeff  |  September 30, 2008

Great, edgy, hip. The audio was sometimes hard to discern. Great camera work and loved the message.

Marie Seymour  |  September 29, 2008

loved the implications of the texting. That was more provocative in some ways than the issues around the pregnancy. Great camera work and good acting.

Terry Born  |  September 29, 2008

Awesome!!!Nice work ! Well written and acted! Really good sound mix! Hoorah for you!!!!!!!!!!

Paulette Morin  |  September 29, 2008

Great movie. Awesome acting, great script...

Rachel  |  September 28, 2008

"Another Statistic" is a gripping slice of cinema verite. It demonstrates that a good film need not be overwrought when its cast gives off natural energy and a heartfelt understanding of its subject.

Matt Tait  |  September 27, 2008

Well done! A great issue to present.

Elise Pelletier  |  September 27, 2008

Honest; solid narrative structure; bold move to end it that way. Way to go!

Ryan Murdock  |  September 27, 2008

Effective editing, good character portrayals, definitely felt the mood shifts as the characters revealed their positions or ambiguity. I liked the fact that it ended without revealing a decision.

Joni Miller  |  September 27, 2008

this film was great! I am proud to H.S students take on tough issues like teen pregnancy. Great work!

tiffany Jefferson  |  September 27, 2008

Very well done. Entertaining, thoughtful, honest. Nice work!

Kate Sheridan  |  September 26, 2008

This covers a really important topic realistically. I like the way it ends, suggesting that the kids who might become mother and father are going to have a one-on-one conversation--it's a tentative happy ending.

Mary Ellen Obias  |  September 26, 2008

Very authentic performances, I was very impressed with both lead actors! Interesting camera angles and good editing.

Christina Ferwerda  |  September 26, 2008

Great movie. Raw, authentic. Doc style works. Just a few clean ups and details to refine the project. Maybe some color correcting and audio balancing. That would add a lot.

Jeff Breuer  |  September 26, 2008

The actors were great, very real, the pacing/editing was interesting, and a pretty good story line. A great portrayal of life for AA teens in New York.

Chris Poisson  |  September 26, 2008

It's amazing that the people in this film are HS students! Job well done from all sides.

Irene Getman  |  September 25, 2008

Very real. The acting was so natural and alive, especially the girl and her friends. Great to show to kids this age to stimulate discussion.

Jay Rudolph  |  September 25, 2008

I really loved watching these kids performances. They seemed so confident and excited about creating original work. I also liked the fact that it is not clear what the main charater will do at the end of the film.

Jessie Weisstein  |  September 25, 2008

great editing - compelling story

Ivy Moylan  |  September 25, 2008

It seemed authentic. Pacing good. Performances by and large were transparent, which is a good thing. Well done!

Will Bodine  |  September 25, 2008

Deftly executed, with good performances, clever camerawork, and edgy editing.

Sarah Silver  |  September 24, 2008

Great film. Can't believe these are HS kids. An experience of a world I've only read about. And so entertaining. These kids are admirable.

Maggie Close  |  September 24, 2008

Great job by great students!

Sarah  |  September 24, 2008

i love this film...i'm in it... support my school...much appreciation and love<3 AMBER

amber  |  September 24, 2008

This is amazing and so real!

Jon Simon  |  September 24, 2008

This is a really great film -- it is very thoughtful and exceptionally well executed. Each individual's experience really comes across-- the script, acting, camera, editing and sound are all used effectively to communicate the story. I especially like the multiple perspectives that are being conveyed, and the consideration that has been given to the group dynamic and the use of technology (cell phones) in shaping that dynamic. Most importantly, the film is sensitive to a complex situation and has a message without preaching. Really nicely done!

Claudia Tait  |  September 24, 2008

great message!!

Jessica Valoris  |  September 24, 2008

It was great, very realistic.

Pat Howell  |  September 24, 2008

Dynamic shooting & spirited performances make this film an effective, funny, and moving portrait of teen life.

Avigail Schotz  |  September 24, 2008

Very entertaining. Watch exposure levels especially outside.

clarivel Ruiz  |  September 24, 2008

A++ These students really thought about the issues, presented all sides and then didn't decide for the audience. They left them hanging to make their own choice. Amazing.

Jessica VanScoy  |  September 24, 2008

Great film - love the original beats and the real dialogue!

Nick Bender  |  September 24, 2008