My Bodyguard

My Bodyguard “The Bodyguard”, released in 1980, is a sensational movie that addresses the subject of bullying really well. This movie gives us a closer look at the life of bullies, and the ones going through the horrible nightmare. It shows how bullies make a name for themselves among their peers, and what the innocent people have to endure every day. The actors in this movie are very talented which makes the movie very engaging and entertaining. The Bodyguard also has a very strong moral that everyone can learn from and remember for the rest of their lives. A teacher could use this movie to teach a unit about bullying because it demonstrates the importance of friends when we are going through tough times in our lives. In My Bodyguard, when Clifford (main character) moves to Chicago, he has no friends so he becomes the main victim for bullies. Clifford doesn’t know anyone in his new school, therefore, he is scared to stand up for himself. The bullies make fun of him, steal his lunch money, and even hurt him sometimes. But, there is nothing he could do. Finally, when Clifford becomes friends with a guy named Linderman, he has someone to protect him from the evil bullies. When a friend steps in, the bullying will stop. My Bodyguard could also be helpful to a teacher because it gives us a better understanding of the bullies. This movie shows us that bullies are nothing but cowards. Some bullies are looking for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful. The two main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies will only bully you if you look weak and you are scared of them. When you learn to stand up for yourself, the bullies will back off and eventually stop bugging you. People become bullies because they have many problems in their lives and they try