Anti-bullying film premieres Friday

CHAMPAIGN – There may not be any Oscars handed out, but Friday night will be like Academy Awards night for a group of Franklin Middle School students.

The students helped write, produce and act in a film dealing with the issue of bullying. Their classmates and the community can see the result of their work when the film is shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Virginia Theatre. The screening is free.

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