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Original Film Title: The Takeover
Director’s Name: Adrian Jules
Writer’s Name:Adrian Jules
Producer: Kwame Brown, Waukesha Bell, Adrian Jules, Maura Grace Athari
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 12 minutes 33 seconds
Film Description:
The Takeover is a gripping short film exploring the devastating impact of bullying and mental health crises in schools. When grieving father Billy Hunter takes a high school detention room hostage, he forces those present—a principal, teacher, and students—to confront their roles in his son Stephen’s tragic suicide.
Through raw emotions and shocking revelations, the film sheds light on systemic neglect and the urgent need for accountability and empathy. The Takeover delivers a powerful message about the consequences of inaction and the importance of addressing bullying and mental health