Dream Factory Entertainment's new family film, "How to Beat a Bully" is a unique gift that can provide laughs and entertainment to kids and families, but still promote the idea "It's better to be friends than bullies."

This "Home Alone" kind of comedy was just released on DVD and is available at Walmart stores and other outlets including Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.  It is also offered streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and Amazon Video. The film is perfect for children, tweens, teens and parents to enjoy together.

So many stories of bullying are distressing, upsetting or sad, the filmmakers wanted to create a story that is fun and entertaining and, in a positive way, share the message to help stop bullying. 

"How to Beat a Bully" revolves around a 12-year-old boy who moves to a new town and gets picked on by school bullies. In order to protect himself he uses his brain instead of his fist, and comes up with an idea that not only stops the bullies, but gets them to be his new BFFs. Along the way, there are humorous adventures, in which he gets his dad in trouble with some bad guys, who want to do more than bully him. 

The film is recommended Family-Friendly by the Dove Foundation for ages 12 and up, although younger children and adults will enjoy it, too. Educators and Psychologists agree that humor can be a positive and effective way to connect with both children and adults on serious subjects.

The filmmakers are excited about the movie's release. Co-writer Richard Rossner said, "We know watching the film will be fun for all but more than that, it can be a shared experience that opens up a discussion on the subject of bullying.  What better way to begin a conversation than with something that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike – and get them in a mood to feel good and embrace each other's individuality and differences."

The Huffington Post and Examiner recently published articles about "How to Beat a Bully" and Splash Magazines Worldwide gave it a glowing review that lots of big studios would be thrilled to get for any of their new movies.

Splash's review called "How to Beat a Bully" "a delightful 83-minute comedy… that can give kids and parents smiles and laughs yet still open up a conversation about bullying… a classic farce that is fun, whimsical, and absolutely enjoyable.'

It's worth media giving some attention to little films like this that often get overlooked, instead of just reiterating stories of the big budget studio movies, many of which are over the top with lots of special effects and CGI, but no relatable characters or family values. There's room for both, but it's time to give a boost to the little guys of filmmaking.

Splash Magazine indicates "How to Beat a Bully" has a good message about stopping bullying and shows a relatable family that has to overcome moving to a new town and assimilating with new neighbors, and a young son having to make new friends and fend off bullies. Couple this with excellent directing and a terrific cast.  More little Indies like this need attention so they don't get lost in the huge mass of material on the Internet and all the hoopla of the big movies coming out.  "Star Wars" won't ever get lost.  Hopefully, "How to Beat a Bully" won't either. 

Here's a gift that doesn't require standing in line or getting bullied by harried shoppers. It's at your fingertips online at Google Play or Amazon Video at prices as low as $1.99 to rent or $4.99 to buy.  And for members of Amazon Prime, you can watch it for free. The DVD is on sale at Walmart stores, and the whole family can watch it for a fraction of what it would cost to go out to a movie at a theater. "How to Beat a Bully" can be a great gift for parents, grandparents and teachers to enjoy along with their kids.

"How to Beat a Bully" Screenwriters Anderson & Rossner say they love making people laugh.  But they are happy that this film is also an opportunity to get the word out on the topic of bullying.

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