A documentary short film by Jason Cohen
Educational Use
Academy Award® nominated Facing Fear is now available for purchase for educational use from Bullfrog Films. The DVD features scene selections and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). An educational guide is available with purchase of the film and also available for free download.
Educational Reviews
"Wonderful, rich, and compelling. Facing Fear provides a view of the inner damage suffered on both sides of human divisions, as well as the non-linear pathways to forgiveness and transcendence. It sheds light on the values of tolerance, mindfulness and compassionate dialogue. I will be recommending it not only for my students and clients, but also for scholars and researchers of humanity in every field."
-Richard Ryan, Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Education, University of Rochester
"Facing Fear is an incredibly powerful story of forgiveness and hope. This documentary is not only a perfect tool for teaching tolerance, diversity and human relations in the classroom, but also serves as an example to everyone that genuine transformation and reconciliation are possible."
-Jane Gauthier, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, California State University-Los Angeles
"A wonderful, touching film - Facing Fear illustrates that the gift of forgiveness changes lives. The courage that these two men possess, the love they share for one another, and the power of forgiveness truly creates a life-saving example for those who are lucky enough to hear their story."
-Ronni Sanlo, Former Director, UCLA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Campus Resource Center, Author, Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender College Students: A Handbook for Faculty and Administrators
