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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
- A high school student can't move on after a terrible loss.
THERE CAN BE LIGHT is used with permission from Angela Cohen. Learn more at charleybearproductions.com.
Fifteen-year-old Olivia is grappling with a terrible loss. Her best friend, Ricardo, recently took his own life. Since then, Olivia has been racked with guilt, blaming herself for missing the signs and falling into depression herself.
Olivia can't seem to move forward, haunted as she is by her memories. But when she finally faces the depth of her grief, she finds a way to honor her best friend while moving forward.
Directed and written by Angela Cohen, this heartfelt short high school drama captures the emotional desolation of a friend dealing with the aftermath of a friend's suicide. Focusing on those left behind -- and particularly those who are young and still developing into maturity -- it offers a different perspective on the topic, capturing the uniquely distressing tenor of grief that might make it especially hard to move through.
Visually, the storytelling is true to its youthful characters, taking its cues from the classic 80s high school film genre. It alternates a certain straightforward brightness in the high school scenes, followed by a growing sense of heavy darkness as Olivia herself descends into depression. Emotionally, it mines complicated, nuanced territory, as Olivia tries to sift through her feelings of guilt and parse out what happened, and why.
The writing toggles between Olivia's visions of Ricardo and the grief and difficulty of her present, as she tries to find signs of Ricardo's psychological distress in her past interactions with him. But she also castigates herself for not catching on, or being able to act in a way to prevent him from taking his life.
Young actor Jordan Ashley Delgado's sensitive performance captures the oscillation between these different poles of emotions, as well as Olivia's essential youthfulness. Just at the precipice of adulthood, she must contend with how a friend's life has been cut short. It's a huge weight to carry into a transition that should be full of hopeful possibility and optimism. It seems almost impossible to make sense of, must less bear. But as Olivia finds solace in unlikely places, she finds a way to make peace with what feels senseless.
THERE CAN BE LIGHT tackles heavy emotional territory, but it also taps into its high school characters' youth and openness to experience to explore how loved ones hold onto hope, even at the bleakest moments. As Olivia finds a way through her darkness, she moves past the helplessness that many people left behind feel. Instead, she uses her pain as an insight into how she can best help others, finding a way to create positive change and empathy out of a tragic event. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Loved the acting of the protagonist! This girl has amazing and incredibly expressive eyes! She looks like a Disney princess!
Thank you :,) this made my day❤
@@jordandelgado5427 😘
I hope people have someone who will step into the pain willingly with them
Very important statement. ✅
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In our healthcare system, there is a free service. I presume that many services out there do likewise.
I don't wanna anyone to step into anybody's pain, what a horrible thing to say. I want people to be happy with me.
Beautifully said
Beautifully said
What’s interesting about this is I was just planning on talking to my kids about suicide tonight. I met this dude earlier this evening who has had a very difficult time in life and is a veteran too. He tried to kill himself but the bullet went through the roof of his mouth into his sinus cavity and then took part of his forehead off. His eye was just a sunken void and he was 75% blind. (This was a support meeting so he’s being taken care of). Then this short comes into my feed.
I hope this short helps teens feel less alone and know there are people here who will listen and want to help.
People who want to commit suicide think everybody will be better off without them, but nothing could be further from the truth. The highest risk age group is 25 to 44 years, followed by 45 to 64, then over 65, then 10 to 24 years. Men far outnumber women in suicide rates. In the U.S. in 2022, there were 45,449 recorded suicides, and that doesn't include those whose family covered it up or who deliberately had an accident that caused their death. It's a tragedy that has plagued humanity for centuries, that someone reaches the point where there is no hope left. RIP, Ricardo, and all those who take your path.
Or want to take your path. 🙏
This should be shown in schools. 😢
Hello Angela!! I just watched There Can Be Light what a powerful and much needed message to our youth !!!! Adults can learn so much from this also not only in how to see your child may be hurting or hiding but to look at themselves and their friends and co-workers and family and instead of asking why ask how can I help. Congratulations and thank you for making and bringing this "stigma" to the forefront! Love you ! 😍
Angela! This is such a beautiful film. Well done to you and the team. Really powerful message.
Creators, thank you for sharing this important message with us. Congratulations on finishing a project.
Amazing film and message. 💛
Thank you for this! Very touching and realistic. Not only suicide but also grief in general are such important topics. I as well as other generations before me in each branch of my family tree lived loss in young ages. Still they did not know how to support me. I was alone. Thanks to peers, especially one loving friend, a kid, i somehow survived the death of my boyfriend. It took me 20 years to feel kind of recovered. Be there for survivors and take care of surviving kids! Help them grieve healthier!
There IS light 💫
Excellent short and acting! ❤
Rip Ricardo ❤
Unfortunately suicide will always shock and devastate us because many times there is no warning. Celebrate and be present with your friends and family. We truly don’t know the pain and hopelessness another person lives with! It is also important to know that someone still might make the permanent decision to a temporary problem by ending their life even having your support.
Thank you for sharing this. So much important information to get out to our young people. Congratulations Meghan and Angela
beautifully shot
Yeah, I feel like that they really put effort into it.
Brilliant and well executed 👏❣️
good job. I was touched.
Thank you
The ending song "The Show" is very nice. Provide a full version of it.
I need that song
Well done.
Emotional
Whats the name of the background song playing at the end of the show?
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The girl looks Native American.
I am! :)
@omleteo are u seriously going to post a VIDEO EACH DAY ?😮❤🎉
@omeleto
Sulyyyy
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Poignant.
Well acted and serious.
Important topic.
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Don’t you think the boy is so narcissistic and hateful?
vO^
the last time I was arrested was when planking was popular
First ever comment
Kudos. Lchaim. ❤️😇🫂😇❤️
Feel special?
@@AsifIqbal-kz8lt I think it's lovely when people feel joy. God is my Father and rabbi. L'chaim
Not exactly 🤷🏽♀️
Second
Ciche. Nothing surprises. It's pathetic people are still making films like this.
Meh.
Loved the acting of the protagonist! This girl has amazing and incredibly expressive eyes! She looks like a Disney princess!