2 movies

One of the movies that I would recommend to a school counselor is: “Mean Girls.” It centers on the following themes: bullying, acceptance, getting along with others, jealously, alienation, individuality, overcoming adversity, and the need to belong. The main character, Cady, makes the difficult transition from being homeschooled to attending a public high school. She quickly changes herself in order to fit in with a very popular group, and as a result she loses her friends and her individuality. Once she’s alienated by her friends, she realized what she has done and tries to correct it. This movie shows how difficult it can be to feel accepted in high school, while trying to maintain your individuality. In addition, the importance of acceptance is almost a major element throughout the movie.  

 Another movie that I would like to suggest to a school counselor is: “When Friendship Kills” (also known as "A Secret Between Friends"). Some of the major themes in this movie are: eating disorders, divorce, and acceptance. Lexi, the main character, moves to a new city with her mother and younger sister shortly after her father and mother divorce one another. She gets involved with volleyball and becomes friends with one of the popular girls at the school and the two of them start to diet and workout. However, they both develop eating disorders, which have a major impact on their lives. This movie shows the impact that an eating disorder can have upon a person’s life.