Jamie Nabozny: Film Analysis

(Topic Sentence) Even though many of us take safety in school for granted, some people have to fight for it. (Background) Among those people was Jamie Nabozny. Nabozny lived in a small town in Wisconsin and was just like every other middle school boy except for one thing- he was gay. His classmates quickly found out about this and bullied him for it. Everyday he dreaded going to school, knowing that he would meet ridicules, fists, and angry words. (Attention Grabbing Statements) Jamie Nabozny had faith that by going to his middle school principal all his bullying nightmares would fade away, however he was met by a disappointing answer. She simply dismissed him saying, “Boys will be boys.” (Quote) (Thesis Statement) The documentary Bullied is an amazing story of how *all students have the right to safety and equal treatment in school.

(Supporting Main Point #1) In Nabozny’s case, the right to be protected in school did not come easily. (Evidence that supports point) Middle school became a torture zone for him. Everyday bullies would push him, spit on him, or
(Evidence) As a result of being discriminated and harassed through middle and high school, he was encouraged by Joni Thome, a legal representative, to file a lawsuit against the school district as well as his middle and high school principal and his high school vice principal. This charge became the first lawsuit because of anti-gay discrimination. (Elaboration) At first Nabozny had qualms (Academic vocabulary) that a lawsuit was going to change anything, but the result was incredibly impactful. (Clincher) His case showed the whole world that we all have equal rights no matter our sexual orientation. (Significance) Nabozny not only brought attention to this issue but he also encouraged others going through the same struggles to stand up for