Bullying in our society is a destructive, yet all too common occurrence that causes pain and suffering among so many young people. They often feel they have nowhere to go with no recourse for justice. They live in fear each day as they must face their peers who ridicule, belittle, and abuse them mercilessly.

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National headlines rarely bring this topic to light. Typically only the most extreme cases are big news while millions of students and young people are torn apart emotionally and/or physically everyday.

Sadly, I used to be one of those people... teased frequently, pestered in the hall because I simply walked by. I was even the occasional target of physical attacks. So many times I wanted to strike back and suffer whatever consequences I would take. While some may look back on their high school years with pleasure, I look back on them with dread. I am so glad to be free of the torment and never have I wished to return.

So many times I would come home and kick wood blocks as practice so I could fight back... but I never did. I feared the vicious onslaught I would receive had I stepped out of my place to defend myself. While there were a few moments of courage that helped me stand up to the bullying, I typically shrunk away from the attackers to be left alone... and invisible.

This is why Hidden Rage is such a powerful film. It exposes the suffering by those who face bullying everyday. While most simply bury their pain, a few step out in anger, reacting extremely violently. Columbine, Padukah, and many other schools and communities across the nation bear the scars of the results of these retaliations.

The world needs to understand the depths of suffering caused by this brutish and cruel treatment. While bullying happens everywhere, even among family members, we shouldn't pause to make people aware of its existence and encourage its demise.

Produced by Norton Rodriguez through his production company The God of Moses Entertainment, Hidden Rage throws open the door on this devastating disease.

I had the opportunity to screen this film at the 2010 Christian Filmmakers Camp with Norton in our midst. Being in camp had taught me to be somewhat critical of films. But shortly into it I forgot about paying attention to lighting and sound and got engrossed in the story. It held my interest all the way through the end.

Hidden Rage has good production value, quality acting, and a moving storyline that keeps your attention. I strongly recommend this film.

It premieres July 22, 2010 in Florida. Make it if you can.